Where is the Colony Shale Oil Project geographically located?

• A. Eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains
• B. Coastal Plain
• C. Western slope of the Rocky Mountains
• D. Appalachian Basin

Answer: (C)

This question tests your ability to place shale oil projects by regional geography. The Colony Shale Oil Project sits on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains, specifically in the Piceance Basin of western Colorado. That area is part of the Rocky Mountain region where oil shale deposits are found, so it makes sense to locate the project there. The other options refer to regions far from those deposits: the eastern slope is on the opposite side of the range, the Coastal Plain is along the Atlantic/Gulf coasts, and the Appalachian Basin lies in the eastern United States.