Oil is forced out of the earth during the primary recovery process due to:

Earth's magnetic force.

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natural pressure build-up inside the Earth.

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low viscosity of oil.

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Earth's pull.

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The correct option is B
natural pressure build-up inside the Earth.

High pressure is built-up in the oil well due to layers of rocks above them. When a well is dug, it releases oil under great pressure. This is similar to air being released when a balloon is punctured.

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