Understanding the Oil Industry in West Texas

Understanding the Oil Industry in West Texas

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major reason proponents support increased oil drilling in the US?

To reduce global oil prices

To increase oil imports

To decrease the use of renewable energy

To create more jobs and lower living costs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does oil production benefit the University of Texas?

It provides scholarships for students

It adds to the university's endowment

It reduces tuition fees

It funds new research facilities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key component of modern fracking?

Horizontally drilled wells

Using only water for drilling

Vertical drilling techniques

Avoiding the use of chemicals

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are some workers leaving the oil industry?

Lack of job opportunities

Better work-life balance in renewable energy jobs

Higher salaries in other sectors

Decreasing demand for oil

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge for achieving US energy independence?

Excessive oil imports from Europe

High demand for renewable energy

Inadequate refinery infrastructure

Lack of oil reserves

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a reason some oil workers consider switching to renewable energy jobs?

Higher salaries in renewable energy

Better job security

Less training required

More time at home

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a consequence of unplugged oil wells?

They can cause environmental damage

They reduce methane emissions

They increase oil production

They are cost-effective for companies

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