1002 Lands / Alaska oil Flashcards
1
Q
How much of Alaska’s income is from oil?
A
80%
2
Q
Where is the North America’s largest oilfield located? What is it called?
A
Prudhoe Bay
3
Q
How many barrels are left in the Prudhoe Bay?
A
2 / 25B barrels
4
Q
How many barrels were discovered in the 1002 Lands?
A
12B
5
Q
How many jobs could be created from drilling oil in the 1002 Lands?
A
250,000 - 750,000 jobs
6
Q
What are the consequences of drilling in the 1002 Lands?
A
It would destroy the naturual habitat of the caribou, which is the primary source of food for the Gwich’n. The high chances of an oil leak would cause the Caribou to migrate even further.
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