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WorksheetsChapter 8 : Introduction to Chemical Engineers
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 4mins
1. What gas has higher global warming potential, CO₂ or CH₄?
CO2
CH4
H2O
O2
2. Which action most effectively improves sustainability in the petroleum industry?
Increasing fossil fuel extraction to meet demand
Implementing carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies
Flaring excess gas without treatment
3. Which practice helps reduce water consumption in petroleum operations?
Reusing and recycling produced water for operations
Discharging wastewater directly into rivers
Increasing freshwater intake for drilling
4.Why is safety very important in petroleum and natural gas industries?
A. Because the industry uses expensive equipment
B. Because the industry handles flammable and toxic materials
C. Because the industry operates only offshore
5. Which of the following is a major hazard in petroleum and natural gas industries?
A. Noise from machinery
B. Toxic gas such as hydrogen sulphide (H2S)
C. Office work stress
6.What is one benefit of good safety practices in petroleum and natural gas industries?
A. Increase accident rate
B. Reduce production quality
C. Prevent accidents and protect workers
7.Which hazard mainly affects workers’ long-term health in the petroleum and natural gas industry?
A. Slips and falls
B. Exposure to benzene
C. Equipment collision
8. Which measure is most effective in protecting workers’ health from toxic gas exposure?
A. Safety signage only
B. Gas detection and ventilation systems
C. Fire extinguishers
9.Why is worker health important for sustainability in the oil and gas industry?
A. It reduces equipment cost
B. It increases production speed only
C. It ensures long-term safe and efficient operations
10.Which of the following gases released by petroleum and natural gas activities is a potent greenhouse gas contributing to global warming?
A) Oxygen
B) Nitrogen
C) Methane
11.Oil spills from drilling platforms and pipelines can:
A) Improve marine ecosystems
B) Permanently damage marine and freshwater ecosystems
C) Only affect water temporarily
12. Which of the following are environmental impacts of petroleum and natural gas activities on land and ecosystems?
A) Deforestation and habitat loss
B) Soil contamination
C) Reduced biodiversity
D) All of the above
