In a Petroleum Trap

question 43

Multiple Choice

In a petroleum trap,

• A) Either oil or gas will be found, but not both.
• B) The oil is found dissolved in pore water under pressure.
• C) The oil and gas are found in impermeable rocks.
• D) Gas and oil may both be found, contained by impermeable rocks above.

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