Which of the following factors does not govern the mechanism of petroleum formation from organic sources ?
Correct answer: A. pH of the soil
- A. pH of the soil
- B. Bacterial action
- C. Heat
- D. Pressure
Explanation
Bacterial action, heat and pressure are commonly cited conditions controlling the transformation and maturation of organic matter into petroleum. Soil pH is not normally included among the principal governing factors in this classification.
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