A source rock that is too immature to generate petroleum in its natural setting is known as__________?

Related Mcqs:

1. Which of the following rock favors petroleum formation?

   A. Sedimentary rock
   B. Igneous rock
   C. Metamorphic rock
   D. None of these

   Submitted by: Sajjad Ali Tagar

2. Hydrogen content in petroleum products varies from 12 to 15% (by weight). As a result the difference between gross and net heating value of petroleum fuels varies in the range of ______________ kcal/kg?

   A. 600-750
   B. 250-350
   C. 1000-1500
   D. 2000-2500

3. The reservoir rock containing petroleum has_________________?

   A. Low porosity
   B. High permeability
   C. High porosity
   D. Both B. and C.

4. Natural gas recovered along with crude oil from oil wells is called wet natural gas which has a higher ______________ compared to the dry natural gas?

   A. Unsaturated hydrocarbon content
   B. Calorific value
   C. Quantity of propane
   D. Quantity of butane

5. Which of the following acts as a natural source of air pollution ?

   A. Forest fire
   B. Deforestation
   C. Volcanic eruption
   D. None of these

6. Lane and Garton classification of petroleum is based on its ____________________?

   A. Composition
   B. Specific gravity
   C. Optical properties
   D. Viscosity

7. Specific gravity of a petroleum product gives an indication of its _________________?

   A. Degree of refinement
   B. Hydrocarbon content type (aromatic or paraffinic)
   C. Ease of atomisation
   D. Sulphur content

8. Which of the following is a type of sedimentary rock?

   A. Organic rock
   B. Chemical rock
   C. Clastic rock
   D. All of the above

   Submitted by: Sajjad Ali Tagar

9. Carbon percentage (by weight) in crude petroleum may be about_________________?

   A. 65
   B. 75
   C. 85
   D. 95

10. Sweetening of petroleum product means the removal of ______________________?

    A. Sulphur & its compounds
    B. Water
    C. Organic impurities
    D. Wax