Accumulations of petroleum in the subsurface of the earth require: A. Conditions

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Accumulations of petroleum in the subsurface of the earth require:
A. Conditions of pressure and tempture in which metamorphic processes occur. B. Permeable reservoir rocks. C. Heat generated from nearby magma chambers. D. Disposition in high-gradient stream systems. E. Large quantities of original calcium carbonate sediments. Accumulations of petroleum in the subsurface of the earth require:
A. Conditions of pressure and tempture in which metamorphic processes occur. B. Permeable reservoir rocks. C. Heat generated from nearby magma chambers. D. Disposition in high-gradient stream systems. E. Large quantities of original calcium carbonate sediments.
A. Conditions of pressure and tempture in which metamorphic processes occur. B. Permeable reservoir rocks. C. Heat generated from nearby magma chambers. D. Disposition in high-gradient stream systems. E. Large quantities of original calcium carbonate sediments.

Explanation / Answer

B

The basic elements of a petroleum system consists of a source rock, a porous and permeable reservoir rock and a tight cap rock.

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