Which site in the accompanying figure is the most likely setting for an oil field?
A)limestone at A
B)limestone at B
C)shale at C
D)sandstone at D
E)granite at E

Question

Which site in the accompanying figure is the most likely setting for an oil field? 
A)limestone at A 
B)limestone at B 
C)shale at C 
D)sandstone at D 
E)granite at E

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sandstone is the most likely setting for an oil field because it is a porous and permeable rock, allowing for the accumulation and migration of oil. Limestone (A and B) and shale (C) are relatively impermeable, and granite (E) is non-porous, making them unlikely locations for an oil field.

Which Site in the Accompanying Figure Is the Most Likely