Why does oil seep to the surface from its source rock?
a. Capillary actions
b. Convection
c. Oil is less dense than surrounding sediments
d. Porosity is higher at the surface
ANS: C
Oil migrates to the surface through porous overlaying formations. It does this because it has a lower
density than the sediments around it. Information can be found in the section Physical Resources.
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