All of these factors are important in the discovery of oil and natural gas deposits except:
A) detection of structural traps
B) association with salt domes
C) association with remains of ancient forests
D) location of the right rock layer
E) identification of core samples containing microfossils

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The location of the remains of ancient forests is actually a factor that can contribute to the discovery of oil and natural gas deposits, as these organic materials can be the source of hydrocarbons. Therefore, all of the other options are important factors in the discovery of these deposits.

All of These Factors Are Important in the Discovery of Oil