14 Questions
Ninety-six per cent of Jordan's energy comes from oil and natural gas imported from neighbouring ______ countries
Arab
Imported natural gas is used to fulfill Jordan's energy needs and to generate ______
electricity
A recent discovery of natural gas in Jordan means that, in the future, less natural gas will need to be ______
imported
Oil shale rock has been found in Jordan, notably in the west-central ______
area
Shale oil can be produced from oil shale rock and is a substitute for ______
crude oil
The extraction process for shale oil is more ______ compared to crude oil
expensive
Jordan plans to get 60 per cent of its energy needs from nuclear energy by ______ CE
2035
What is the primary foreign energy source that Jordan depends on?
Oil and natural gas
How does the recent discovery of natural gas in Jordan impact the country's energy future?
Decreases the need to import natural gas
What is the main challenge associated with extracting shale oil in Jordan?
High extraction costs
What is the future goal for Jordan's reliance on nuclear energy by 2035 CE?
60%
Why has Jordan invested in research projects to identify alternative sources of energy?
To ensure a diverse and sustainable energy supply
What is the significance of constructing two nuclear reactors in Jordan?
Doubles the country's electricity generation capacity
How does shale oil compare to crude oil in terms of environmental impact?
Shale oil production has a higher environmental impact
Test your knowledge on Jordan's dependence on foreign energy sources, investments in research for alternative energy, and recent discoveries of natural gas within the country.
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