Oil Basics
Where can oil be found?
Warm, shallow seas
Straight Down / Sideways
what environment is required to make oil?
low-oxygen environments
What is a danger of fracking?
Pollution, explosive, greenhouse gases
Who were previous owners of Sufin town?
The pruitans?
What is a reason oil is good?
Answers may vary
Is vertical or horizontal drilling more expensive?
Horizontal
how does oil help us understand history?
If there's oil, an area was probably underwater at one point. this helps us understand what the land was like years ago
What are the environmental dangers of oil?
It can release toxic gases into the air and water
Why did Pruita town fail
Over farming
What relies on oil?
people, transportation,machines,etc
What is fracking?
High pressure water causing oil to flow out
How is oil used in architecture?
it powers a lot of machinery needed in construction, its also used to make asphalt, concrete, and plastics
What are the health risks of being near oil?
If inhaled or consumed it can cause respiratory issues, birth defects, cancer, etc
How did Sufin win the great Pruita war
Italy and Prussia got hungry and started eating pasta instead of fighting
Oil origins
Organic matter/Fossils
What is the most ethical form of oil extraction?
What kind of rocks is oil commonly found in?
porous rocks like limestone
A large amount of area is needed to extract oil so large amounts of land need to be cleared
How did Italy find oil?
He was mining for pasta and found oil instead
What safety protocols are taken when extracting oil?
Thorough machine inspections and workers must wear heavy duty protective gear
California/desert area
What impact did being near oil for a long period of time affect Italy?
He got super Sufin cancer
Are the Sufins and Pruitas friends?
Yes