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Economic Quizzes, Quizzes / February 2012

Fracking Quiz

Question 1

What is the more accurate term for fracking?

deep-earth formation cracking
petroleum extraction
friable cracking
hydraulic fracturing

Question 2

One possible geological result of fracking is

lithic deformation.
earthquakes.
tsunamis.
increased erosion.

Question 3

Of the following, which is the most likely way that fracking might affect local economies?

increased tourism
increased revenue for infrastructure and schools
income from water use permits
fewer unskilled jobs

Question 4

According to the US Department of Energy, how long has fracking been in use?

about 200 years
only 5 years
some 15 years
more than 60 years

Question 5

Where does the United States rank in oil reserves worldwide, and what is the country’s approximate total?

4th; 137+ billion barrels
7th; 97+ billion barrels
13th; 20+ billion barrels
20th; 6+ billion barrels

Alexis says:

June 2014 at 3:09 pm

I like the quiz you gave because it helps in science.