Geography World Geography

Q. Petroleum is generally found in ________

A
Alluvial deposits of the river valleys
B
Igneous intrusions into sedimentary strata
C
Old fold mountains
D
Folded marine sedimentary rocks

Correct Answer

Folded marine sedimentary rocks

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