Multiple Choice
Which of the following is essential in order for petroleum to accumulate in a trap?
A) all of the answers listed here.
B) hydrocarbons must migrate from a source rock.
C) the source rock must generate hydrocarbon molecules.
D) a porous rock to store the hydrocarbon molecules.
E) a low permeability cap rock that prevents the escape of hydrocarbons.
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