The How, Why, and How Much of Oil

The video explores the global consumption of oil, the concept of peak oil, and the formation of oil and natural gas. It delves into conventional and unconventional methods of oil extraction, including drilling, fracking, and mining oil sands. The challenges of finding and extracting oil are discussed, along with the need for alternative energy sources as oil becomes harder to obtain.

How many US gallons does a barrel of oil hold?

• 42 gallons

• 50 gallons

• 30 gallons

• 60 gallons

What is the concept of 'peak oil'?

• The discovery of the largest oil field

• The maximum rate of global oil production

• The point when oil reserves are exhausted

• The lowest oil prices in history

What are hydrocarbons primarily composed of?

• Carbon and Oxygen

• Hydrogen and Carbon

• Hydrogen and Nitrogen

• Carbon and Sulfur

What is the primary method used in conventional oil extraction?

• Horizontal drilling

• Seismology

• Fracking

• Drilling

What instrument measures changes in the Earth's gravitational field to find oil?

• Seismometer

• Thermometer

• Gravimeter

• Barometer

What is the process of injecting water, sand, and chemicals to extract oil called?

• Horizontal drilling

• Steam-assisted gravity drainage

• Fracking

• Magnetometry

What percentage of Alberta's oil sands is estimated to be recoverable?

• 35%

• 25%

• 15%

• 5%