chapter 24 section 1

What is crude oil?

• Refined petroleum ready for use

• Petroleum as it comes out of the ground

• A renewable resource

• A type of natural gas

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Sunlight

• Wind

• Oil

• Water

Why is oil considered a nonrenewable resource?

• It can be replaced quickly

• It takes millions of years to form

• It is abundant and easily accessible

• It is a type of renewable energy

What is the main religion in Southwest Asia?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Buddhism

Which country in Southwest Asia does not have a Muslim majority?

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• Israel

• Iraq

What is a renewable resource?

• A resource that cannot be replaced

• A resource that can be used up quickly

• A resource that can be replaced quickly as it is used up

• A resource that is always in short supply

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Sunlight

• Coal

What is the significance of oil reserves in Southwest Asia?

• They are the only source of water in the region

• They are a major source of wealth and economic development

• They are used to grow crops in the desert

• They are the main reason for the region's cold climate

Which ethnic group primarily lives in Iran?

• Arabs

• Kurds

• Persians

• Turks

What is the main challenge associated with oil as a resource?

• It is a renewable resource

• It is abundant and easy to find

• It is a nonrenewable resource

• It is not used in modern transportation