In order to produce a commercially viable oil deposit,there must be a source rock,a reservoir rock,a seal rock,and a(n)________.
A)large fracture connecting the reservoir rock to the surface of the Earth
B)porous filter rock that removes impurities
C)igneous heater rock that heats the oil and gives it buoyancy
D)trap that denies the oil passage to the surface

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The trap is necessary to prevent the oil from escaping to the surface and to create a high enough pressure to force the oil towards the production well. The other options mentioned are not required for the production of oil.

In Order to Produce a Commercially Viable Oil Deposit,there Must