Workshop Day 1.1

Which of these rock types is the most common source rock for oil and gas?

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💡 Statement: "Limestone is primarily composed of quartz."

• True

• False

💡 An image of a sandstone thin section under a microscope is displayed.

What mineral makes up most of this rock?

• Feldspar

• Mica

• Halite

• Quartz

Which of the following is an evaporite mineral commonly found in oil reservoirs?

• Quartz

• Gypsum

• Calcite

• Mica

💡 Statement: "Clay minerals in a reservoir rock can swell when exposed to water, leading to drilling problems."

• True

• False

What type of rock is shown in the image?

• Sandstone

• Limestone/ Dolomite

• Shale

• Basalt

Carbonate reservoirs, such as those found in the Middle East, are primarily made of:

• Sandstone

• Limestone and dolomite

• Shale

• Basalt

💡 Statement: "Mantle convection is the primary driving force behind plate tectonics."

• True

• False

• Netral

Which type of tectonic setting is associated with rift basins?

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Transform

• Subduction Zone

💡 Statement: "An angular unconformity occurs when younger rock layers are deposited on older, tilted rock layers."

• True

• False

• Netral