Alaska Pipeline Shut After Magnitude 7 Earthquake

Alaska Pipeline Shut After Magnitude 7 Earthquake

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The video discusses the impact of a recent earthquake in Alaska on the oil industry, focusing on the shutdown of the Trans Alaska pipeline. It highlights the pipeline's capacity and current usage, noting a decline in Alaska's oil production ranking. The video also examines the minimal reaction of oil prices to the earthquake.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What immediate action was taken in response to the earthquake in Alaska?

The Trans Alaska pipeline was shut down.

Oil prices were increased.

Oil production was doubled.

A new pipeline was constructed.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long is the Trans Alaska pipeline?

500 miles

800 miles

1000 miles

1200 miles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current oil production capacity of the Trans Alaska pipeline?

500,000 barrels a day

1 million barrels a day

3 million barrels a day

2 million barrels a day

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Alaska's rank in oil production as of September?

6th

5th

4th

3rd

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the earthquake affect oil prices?

There was little to no impact on prices.

Prices increased significantly.

Prices fluctuated wildly.

Prices decreased significantly.