Which of the following rock favors petroleum formation?

Correct answer: A. Sedimentary rock

  • A. Sedimentary rock
  • B. Igneous rock
  • C. Metamorphic rock
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Sedimentary rocks commonly preserve buried organic matter and provide the source and reservoir settings associated with petroleum. Igneous and metamorphic rocks generally lack the necessary preserved organic material for petroleum formation.

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