Creation Of Crude Oil Flashcards

(25 cards)

1
Q

What is crude oil primarily composed of?

A

Hydrocarbons

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2
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True or False: Crude oil is formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms.

A

True

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3
Q

Fill in the blank: Crude oil is formed over millions of years through the process of _____ and _____ under heat and pressure.

A

decomposition, transformation

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4
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What is the name of the geological formations where crude oil is typically found?

A

Reservoirs

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5
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a factor in the formation of crude oil? A) Temperature B) Pressure C) Wind D) Time

A

C) Wind

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6
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What type of rock is often associated with the presence of crude oil?

A

Source rock

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7
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True or False: Crude oil can be found in solid form.

A

False

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8
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What is the term for the process of extracting crude oil from the earth?

A

Drilling

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9
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Fill in the blank: The transformation of organic material into crude oil involves _____ and _____ processes.

A

biological, geological

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10
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What is the role of heat in the formation of crude oil?

A

It helps to break down organic materials into hydrocarbons.

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11
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Multiple Choice: Which period is known for the formation of most current crude oil deposits? A) Jurassic B) Cretaceous C) Paleozoic D) All of the above

A

D) All of the above

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12
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What is kerogen?

A

A precursor to crude oil formed from the accumulation of organic matter.

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13
Q

True or False: Crude oil is a renewable resource.

A

False

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14
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Fill in the blank: The process of converting kerogen into crude oil is called _____ maturation.

A

thermal

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15
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What is the main factor that determines the quality of crude oil?

A

The molecular composition of the hydrocarbons.

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16
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Multiple Choice: Which type of crude oil is typically more valuable? A) Light crude B) Heavy crude

A

A) Light crude

17
Q

What geological feature is crucial for trapping crude oil?

18
Q

True or False: Crude oil can be found in both onshore and offshore locations.

19
Q

Fill in the blank: The extraction of crude oil often involves the use of _____ techniques and technology.

20
Q

What is the environmental concern associated with crude oil extraction?

A

Oil spills and habitat destruction.

21
Q

What is the process called that separates crude oil into different components?

A

Fractional distillation

22
Q

Multiple Choice: Crude oil is used to produce which of the following products? A) Plastics B) Gasoline C) Asphalt D) All of the above

A

D) All of the above

23
Q

What is the primary use of crude oil in the energy sector?

A

Fuel for transportation

24
Q

True or False: Natural gas is often found in association with crude oil.

25
Fill in the blank: The study of crude oil formation and exploration is known as _____ geology.
petroleum