A commercially viable oil deposit must include a source rock,a reservoir rock,a seal rock,and a ____________.
A) fracture system connecting the reservoir rock to the Earth's surface so that the oil can move freely upward
B) filter rock, between the source and the reservoir rock, to remove impurities
C) heater rock, beneath the source rock, to heat the oil and give it buoyancy
D) trap that prevents the oil from reaching the Earth's surface

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A trap, such as a fault or a dome, is necessary to prevent the oil from reaching the Earth's surface and to accumulate the oil in a concentrated area.

A Commercially Viable Oil Deposit Must Include a Source Rock,a