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    Given a Typical Geothermal Gradient of 25°C/km,oil Is Generated from Kerogen
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Given a Typical Geothermal Gradient of 25°C/km,oil Is Generated from Kerogen

Question 16

Question 16

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Given a typical geothermal gradient of 25°C/km,oil is generated from kerogen at ______,corresponding to temperatures of _____.


A) 100-400 m; 25-45°C
B) 3.5-6.5 km; 90-150°C
C) 1.0-2.5 km; 50-80°C
D) 7.0-10.0 km; 180-360°C

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