1.   What is the main idea of Mr. Moore's commentary?

2.  How many recoverable barrels of oil did the U.S. Geological Survey estimate the Bakken Shale contained in 1995?  How has the estimate changed in 2012?

3.  How has California state government's opposition to oil drilling affected their economy, compared to North Dakota?

4.  Do you think Mr. Moore makes a strong case for oil drilling?  Explain your answer.