Question

Which of these statements about petroleum are correct?

• A. It is formed from the dead remains of sea organisms.
• B. Formation of petroleum requires high pressure.
• C. Formation of petroleum occurs in the presence of air.
• D. Formation of petroleum requires high temperature.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A It is formed from the dead remains of sea organisms.
B Formation of petroleum requires high pressure.
D Formation of petroleum requires high temperature.

Petroleum are formed from the dead remains of sea organisms buried for a long time. Formation of petroleum occurs in the absence of air under high temperature and high pressure.