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Nafta Flashcards

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What is crude oil?

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Crude oil is a naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum product composed of hydrocarbon deposits.

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Where is crude oil typically found?

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Crude oil is typically found underground in reservoirs beneath the Earth’s surface.

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What is the main use of crude oil?

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The main use of crude oil is as a source of energy, primarily in the form of gasoline for vehicles.

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What is the process of extracting crude oil from the ground called?

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The process of extracting crude oil from the ground is called oil drilling or oil production.

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True or False: Crude oil is a finite resource.

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True.

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What is the primary component of crude oil?

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The primary component of crude oil is hydrocarbons.

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What is the API gravity of crude oil used for?

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API gravity is used to classify and price crude oil based on its density and viscosity.

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What is the term for the process of separating crude oil into various components?

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The term for the process of separating crude oil into various components is refining.

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What are some common products derived from refined crude oil?

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Some common products derived from refined crude oil include gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and lubricants.

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What is the term for the price of crude oil in the global market?

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The term for the price of crude oil in the global market is the oil price.

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What is the largest consumer of crude oil in the world?

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The largest consumer of crude oil in the world is the transportation sector.

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What is the process of converting crude oil into usable products called?

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The process of converting crude oil into usable products is called oil refining.

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What is the term for the process of transporting crude oil from production sites to refineries?

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The term for the process of transporting crude oil from production sites to refineries is oil transportation.

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What is the term for the process of storing crude oil before refining or transportation?

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The term for the process of storing crude oil before refining or transportation is oil storage.

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What is the term for the measure of the energy content of crude oil?

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The term for the measure of the energy content of crude oil is calorific value.

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What is the term for the process of removing impurities from crude oil?

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The term for the process of removing impurities from crude oil is desulfurization.

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What is the term for the process of converting crude oil into petrochemicals?

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The term for the process of converting crude oil into petrochemicals is petrochemical processing.

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What is the term for the process of blending different types of crude oil to achieve desired properties?

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The term for the process of blending different types of crude oil to achieve desired properties is crude oil blending.

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What is the term for the byproduct of refining crude oil?

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The term for the byproduct of refining crude oil is petroleum coke.

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What is the term for the process of converting heavy crude oil into lighter products?

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The term for the process of converting heavy crude oil into lighter products is hydrocracking.

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What is the term for the process of converting crude oil into gasoline?

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The term for the process of converting crude oil into gasoline is catalytic cracking.

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What is the term for the process of converting crude oil into diesel fuel?

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The term for the process of converting crude oil into diesel fuel is hydroprocessing.

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What is the term for the process of converting crude oil into jet fuel?

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The term for the process of converting crude oil into jet fuel is hydrotreating.

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What is the term for the process of converting crude oil into lubricants?

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The term for the process of converting crude oil into lubricants is dewaxing.

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What is the term for the process of producing gasoline from crude oil?

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The term for the process of producing gasoline from crude oil is reforming.

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