Asked by Araceli Valadez on Jun 10, 2024
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Oil that reaches the surface can form:
A) an oil seep
B) tar sands
C) tar pits
D) all of these
Tar Sands
Naturally occurring mixtures of sand or clay, water, and an extremely dense and viscous form of petroleum technically referred to as bitumen.
Oil Seep
The seepage of liquid petroleum at the surface.
Tar Pits
Natural deposits where a form of petroleum called bitumen seeps to the surface, creating pools of tar known for preserving ancient biological specimens.
- Gain insights into the processes through which organic substances are converted into oil and gas.
- Discern the roles of permeable and impermeable layers in the accumulation of oil and gas.
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Briayanna WalkerJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Oil that reaches the surface can indeed form an oil seep, tar sands, and tar pits. These are all natural occurrences where oil has migrated from deep underground reservoirs to the surface, manifesting in different forms depending on the environmental conditions and the nature of the oil itself.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insights into the processes through which organic substances are converted into oil and gas.
- Discern the roles of permeable and impermeable layers in the accumulation of oil and gas.