Look at the given figure showing petroleum oil and natural gas deposits. The layers containing petroleum and gas lie above that of water because

Oil and gas are lighter than water and do not mix with it.

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Oil and gas are heavier than water and get mixed with it.

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Oil and gas are heavier than water and do not mix with it.

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Oil and gas are lighter than water and get mixed with it.

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Solution

The correct option is A Oil and gas are lighter than water and do not mix with it.

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