wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Petroleum was formed from organisms living in the _______.

A
mountain
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
soil
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
sea
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
desert
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C sea
Petroleum was formed from organisms living in the sea. After the death of those organisms, their bodies settled at the bottom of the sea and were covered with layers of sand and clay. Over millions of years, absence of air, high temperature and high pressure transforms the dead organisms into petroleum and natural gas.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Introduction
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon