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Petroleum System and Reservoir Rock Mechanics Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the essential elements of a petroleum system?

a)

Trap Formation, Generation, Accumulation, Processes

b)

Source Rock, Reservoir Rock, Seal, Overburden Rock

c)

Reservoir Rock, Source Rock, Basement Rock, Overburden Rock

d)

Trap, Generation, Migration, Seal

2.

What is the purpose of a seal or cap rock in a petroleum system?

a)

To increase permeability

b)

To prevent hydrocarbons from migrating

c)

To store hydrocarbons

d)

To generate hydrocarbons

3.

Which type of kerogen is algal (oil prone) sapropelic?

a)

Type IV

b)

Type I

c)

Type II

d)

Type III

4.

What is the primary factor that determines the quality of sandstone reservoir rocks?

a)

Color

b)

Sorting

c)

Texture

d)

Composition

5.

Which type of reservoir rock is formed by the weathering of granite?

a)

Chalk

b)

Sandstone

c)

Granite Wash

d)

Dolomite

6.

What is the distinguishing feature between limestone and dolomite in the field?

a)

Crystal Shape

b)

Color

c)

Reaction to Acid

d)

Hardness

7.

What type of reservoir rock is formed by the alteration of preexisting limestone?

a)

Karst Limestone

b)

Dolomite

c)

Granite Wash

d)

Chalk

8.

What is the primary factor that determines the porosity and permeability of karst limestone?

a)

Composition

b)

Color

c)

Fractures

d)

Texture

9.

Which type of reef grows parallel to land and is separated by a lagoon?

a)

Barrier Reef

b)

Pinnacle Reef

c)

Atoll

d)

Fringing Reef

10.

What is the primary factor that determines the quality of sandstone reservoir rocks?

a)

Color

b)

Sorting

c)

Texture

d)

Composition