Which of the Following Is Essential in Order for Petroleum

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is essential in order for petroleum to accumulate in a trap?

• A) all of the answers listed here.
• B) hydrocarbons must migrate from a source rock.
• C) the source rock must generate hydrocarbon molecules.
• D) a porous rock to store the hydrocarbon molecules.
• E) a low permeability cap rock that prevents the escape of hydrocarbons.

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