West Virginia's Natural Resource Extraction Quiz

What percentage of West Virginia's gross state product comes from extractive industries?

• 5%

• 11%

• 14%

• 20%

What is the main consequence of the pattern of booms and busts in West Virginia's economy due to natural resource extraction?

• Increased technological innovation

• Volatility in revenue streams

• Steady economic growth

• Decrease in energy prices

Which counties in West Virginia tend to underperform economically due to the boom and bust cycles of natural resource extraction?

• Counties with diversified economies

• Counties with high concentrations of mining employment

• Counties with a strong technology sector

• Counties with a focus on renewable energy

What is the primary focus of the report mentioned in the introduction?

• The history of natural resource extraction in West Virginia

• The impact of mining on West Virginia's wildlife

• The boom and bust cycles of West Virginia's energy economy

• The development of renewable energy sources in West Virginia

What recommendation is outlined in Section Four of the document?

• To reduce reliance on natural gas drilling

• To increase investment in infrastructure

• To create a permanent mineral trust fund

• To subsidize the coal industry

What was the main natural resource that contributed to West Virginia's economy throughout much of the state's history?

• Natural gas

• Oil

• Coal

• Wind energy

As of the document's publication, what new resource has begun to boom in West Virginia, alongside coal?

• Solar power

• Marcellus Shale gas drilling

• Hydroelectric power

• Biomass energy

According to the West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training, how many tons of coal were mined at its peak in 1940?

• 13.4 million tons

• 134 million tons

• 1.34 billion tons

• 13.4 billion tons

What is the projected percentage drop in coal production from its most recent peak in 2008 by 2015?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

According to the document, what was the contribution of direct coal mining activity to the state Gross Domestic Product in 2009?

• 5.1%

• 8.2%

• 10%

• 15%