Advanced Techniques in Oil Exploration

Why is it important for oil companies to understand the layers beneath the Earth's surface?

• To avoid environmental damage

• To accurately locate oil deposits

• To reduce the cost of drilling

• To increase oil prices

What is the role of a specially equipped boat in oil exploration?

• To transport oil

• To generate seismic reflections

• To drill wells

• To monitor oil prices

How do seismic reflections help in oil exploration?

• They provide a visual map of subsurface structures

• They prevent oil spills

• They reduce the cost of oil extraction

• They increase the speed of drilling

What advantage does using a supercomputer provide in oil exploration?

• It reduces the need for human labor

• It speeds up the drilling process

• It helps create detailed 3D models of subsurface structures

• It lowers the cost of oil production

What is a potential benefit of steering the direction of the drill pipe?

• To reduce the environmental impact

• To increase the speed of drilling

• To access disconnected areas of an oil field

• To avoid hitting water reservoirs