Quiz: Test Your Energy IQ

1

How much of the crude oil/petroleum America uses annually is produced within the U.S.?
- 19%
- 27%
- 35%
- 46%
2

Of the industry sectors listed below, which has the largest earnings profit margin?
- Oil and Natural Gas
- Pharmaceuticals and medicine
- Chemicals
- Computer and peripheral equipment
3

Refineries are owned by large, integrated oil companies as well as independent companies. What percentage of refinery capacity does the largest U.S. refiner control?
- 5%
- 13%
- 26%
- 40%
4

What portion of the average consumer's transportation budget is spent on gasoline (and motor oil)?
- 20%
- 35%
- 50%
- 60%
5

What is the most significant factor affecting the price of gasoline?
- Crude Oil
- Refining
- Distribution and Marketing
- Taxes
6

How much do Federal and state taxes add to the price of a gallon of finished gasoline?
- 5%
- 7%
- 11%
- 19%
7

A barrel of crude oil equals 42 gallons. How many gallons of gasoline result from refining a barrel of crude oil?
- 12 gallons
- 20 gallons
- 25 gallons
- 32 gallons
8

How much crude oil is supplied to U.S. refineries each day?
- 5 million barrels
- 10 million barrels
- 15 million barrels
- 20 million barrels
9

How many refineries are there in the U.S.?
- 63
- 97
- 149
- 212
10

How much do all sources of renewable energy (wind, solar, biomass, hydropower, geothermal) contribute to meeting total U.S. energy needs?
- 7%
- 9%
- 13%
- 16%
11

How much of the crude oil/petroleum America uses annually comes from foreign sources?
- 57%
- 65%
- 71%
- 80%
12

What was the first commercially marketed use of petroleum in the U.S.?
- Fuel
- Lubricant
- Sealant
- Medicine
13

The following states are the top U.S. producers of crude oil. Which state produces the most?
- Alaska
- California
- Louisiana
- Oklahoma
- Texas
14

How much of American refining capacity is controlled by the four largest U.S. refining companies?
- 20%
- 40%
- 60%
- 80%
15

What is the greatest source of crude oil and petroleum products found in U.S. waters?
- Spills from oil drilling operations
- Spills from tankers, barges, and pipelines
- Spills by petroleum users
- Natural seeps
16

How many barrels of petroleum does a typical modern ocean-going supertanker hold?
- 1 million
- 2 million
- 3 million
- 4 million
17

The first oil well in the U.S. was drilled in 1859. Do you know where?
- Alaska
- Louisiana
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
18

How much of the gasoline consumed in the U.S. is produced by U.S. refineries?
- 60%
- 70%
- 80%
- 90%
19

What percentage of retail gasoline outlets/service stations are owned and operated directly by the large, integrated oil companies?
- 10%
- 25%
- 43%
- 68%
20

How much has the U.S. refining industry spent over the last 10 years on environmental improvements to their facilities and processes?
- $18 billion
- $25 billion
- $34 billion
- $55 billion
21

When was the last U.S. refinery built?
- 1976
- 1979
- 1985
- 1993
22

How many barrels of oil does the world consume every day?
- 72 million
- 80 million
- 86 million
- 92 million
23

Most crude oil and petroleum products are transported at some point by pipelines. How many miles of pipelines are there in the U.S.?
- 115,000
- 963,000
- 1,470,000
- 2,300,000

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Test Your Energy IQ

How much of the crude oil/petroleum America uses annually is produced within the U.S.?

Of the industry sectors listed below, which has the largest earnings profit margin?

Refineries are owned by large, integrated oil companies as well as independent companies. What percentage of refinery capacity does the largest U.S. refiner control?

What portion of the average consumer's transportation budget is spent on gasoline (and motor oil)?

What is the most significant factor affecting the price of gasoline?

How much do Federal and state taxes add to the price of a gallon of finished gasoline?

A barrel of crude oil equals 42 gallons. How many gallons of gasoline result from refining a barrel of crude oil?

How much crude oil is supplied to U.S. refineries each day?

How many refineries are there in the U.S.?

How much do all sources of renewable energy (wind, solar, biomass, hydropower, geothermal) contribute to meeting total U.S. energy needs?

How much of the crude oil/petroleum America uses annually comes from foreign sources?

What was the first commercially marketed use of petroleum in the U.S.?

The following states are the top U.S. producers of crude oil. Which state produces the most?

How much of American refining capacity is controlled by the four largest U.S. refining companies?

What is the greatest source of crude oil and petroleum products found in U.S. waters?

How many barrels of petroleum does a typical modern ocean-going supertanker hold?

The first oil well in the U.S. was drilled in 1859. Do you know where?

How much of the gasoline consumed in the U.S. is produced by U.S. refineries?

What percentage of retail gasoline outlets/service stations are owned and operated directly by the large, integrated oil companies?

How much has the U.S. refining industry spent over the last 10 years on environmental improvements to their facilities and processes?

When was the last U.S. refinery built?

How many barrels of oil does the world consume every day?

Most crude oil and petroleum products are transported at some point by pipelines. How many miles of pipelines are there in the U.S.?

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