In order to get oil and gas in sufficient quantities to make a profit, an oil trap must exist with_______ .
A) shale with little or no sulfur
B) no fractures or structure
C) lateral continuity that allows fluids to migrate
D) sufficiently high permeability and porosity

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In order for oil and gas to exist in sufficient quantities to make a profit, there must be a reservoir with sufficiently high permeability and porosity to allow for fluid flow and storage. Without this, the oil and gas would have no way of accumulating and would just disperse throughout the surrounding rock. Shale with little or no sulfur (A) and no fractures or structure (B) are not necessary for an oil trap to exist, while lateral continuity (C) is important for fluid migration but not sufficient on its own for profitable oil and gas production.

In Order to Get Oil and Gas in Sufficient Quantities