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OIil and gas L3- Units 21-24

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The geologist had to _____ the hardness of the rock before drilling.

a)

determine

b)

submit

c)

impress

d)

convince

2.

The data from the last drilling operation was carefully _____ to the management team for review.

a)

transmitted

b)

emitted

c)

submitted

d)

reflected

3.

Engineers look at the _____ of the formation to understand its composition.

a)

lithology

b)

thickness

c)

echo

d)

elevation

4.

A _____ is a visual representation showing the elevation changes across an area.

a)

contour

b)

boundary

c)

map

d)

grid

5.

The height of the formation above ____ is recorded during the survey.

a)

sea level

b)

ground level

c)

tree line

d)

mountain base

6.

To record the sound waves, we must ____ the microphone at the right position.

a)

plot

b)

place

c)

move

d)

adjust

7.

The map shows the ____ where two formations meet.

a)

boundary

b)

center

c)

peak

d)

valley

8.

When they measure the rock layers, they consider both the thickness and the _____.

a)

elevation

b)

color

c)

texture

d)

density

9.

The technician noted the _____ of the sound waves in the report.

a)

echo

b)

frequency

c)

amplitude

d)

velocity

10.

_____ can help identify changes in the properties of different rock layers.

a)

Sound waves

b)

Light waves

c)

Magnetic fields

d)

Electric currents

11.

During the inspection, the team assessed the _____ of the platform.

a)

thickness

b)

color

c)

height

d)

weight

12.

The formation has a _____ slope, making it challenging to drill.

a)

steep

b)

gentle

c)

flat

d)

gradual

13.

We need to _____ between the shale and sandstone layers.

a)

distinguish

b)

combine

c)

ignore

d)

merge

14.

The survey team decided to _____ tests to collect accurate data.

a)

conduct

b)

ignore

c)

avoid

d)

delay

15.

The _____ of the map was too small to see all the details.

a)

scale

b)

color

c)

texture

d)

border

16.

During logging, they record information to create a detailed ____.

a)

log

b)

report

c)

summary

d)

note

17.

Engineers _____ data to analyze and interpret the formations.

a)

plot

b)

erase

c)

ignore

d)

delete

18.

The amount of oil in the ____ will determine the profitability of drilling.

a)

pay zone

b)

reservoir

c)

drill site

d)

oil rig

19.

The tool is used to _____ rock thickness and density.

a)

measure

b)

calculate

c)

estimate

d)

analyze

20.

The microphone will _____ sound waves to measure the echo.

a)

transmit

b)

absorb

c)

reflect

d)

block

21.

The engineer will _____ to finishing the project by next month.

a)

commit

b)

submit

c)

omit

d)

permit

22.

The team was able to _____ the manager of the project’s importance.

a)

convince

b)

ignore

c)

distract

d)

confuse

23.

Stability is crucial for a drilling rig, especially when it is set up on _____.

a)

land

b)

water

c)

ice

d)

sand

24.

A cross-section view helps engineers see the _____ of different rock layers.

a)

thickness

b)

color

c)

texture

d)

age

25.

The geologist marked the _____ of the reservoir where oil is likely to be found.

a)

pay zone

b)

water table

c)

cap rock

d)

fault line

26.

When conducting a seismic survey, sound waves are _____ into the ground.

a)

emitted

b)

absorbed

c)

reflected

d)

scattered

27.

To _____ the quality of a sample, engineers need to conduct a detailed analysis.

a)

determine

b)

ignore

c)

complicate

d)

overlook

28.

The _____ of a rock layer is shown by lines on a contour map.

a)

elevation

b)

color

c)

texture

d)

density

29.

Engineers need to _____ data on the thickness of formations for further analysis.

a)

gather

b)

ignore

c)

delete

d)

misplace

30.

The _____ of a drilling operation can depend on many factors, including depth and location.

a)

aspect

b)

color

c)

taste

d)

height

31.

If the reservoir has sufficient oil, the company _____ more wells.

a)

will drill

b)

drills

c)

drilled

d)

is drilling

32.

If the equipment were to fail, the project _____ delayed.

a)

would be

b)

will be

c)

is

d)

has been

33.

They _____ to drill deeper if the initial results show good potential.

a)

will plan

b)

might consider

c)

are thinking

d)

have decided

34.

If the test results are positive, the site _____ profitable.

a)

will be

b)

was

c)

is

d)

has been

35.

The team will stop drilling if the layer ____ too thin.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

was

d)

were

36.

If they found oil in this area, they ____ invest in another well.

a)

would

b)

could

c)

should

d)

might

37.

If the company ____ more equipment, the work will be faster.

a)

buys

b)

sells

c)

rents

d)

borrows

38.

If the crew _____ for another two hours, they could reach the target depth.

a)

drilled

b)

sail

c)

walked

d)

flew

39.

If this formation contains gas, it _____ the region’s energy supply.

a)

would boost

b)

will boost

c)

could boost

d)

might boost

40.

The company would reduce costs if they _____ new technology.

a)

used

b)

ignored

c)

avoided

d)

rejected