The rock unit that provides a barrier to upward migration of oil is called the ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


cap rock

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Most earthquakes occur along the circum-Pacific belt primarily because ____

A)of the convergence along plate margins B)of the divergence along plate margins C)Earth's crust is more rigid in these areas D)P- and S-waves are stronger in those areas due to the greater density of Earth's crust E)S-waves travel easily through water

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Transported soils are designated by their parent rock composition and climate (e.g., tropical basalt

soil). Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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What will happen to the water table if withdrawal exceeds recharge?

A. where you drill deep enough to tap the high pressure water found at depth. B. water table stays the same C. water table rises

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