What is a geologist’s role in the petroleum industry? stay with the drillers to examine rock and fossils brought to the surface chart information on a well log calculate the distance and direction of movement of the lost vein of ore locate environments in which petroleum forms

what is the role of of geologist in the petroleum industry

A. Stay with the drillers to examine rocks and fossils brought to the surface.

B. Chart information on a well log

C. Calculate the distance and direction of movement of the lost vein of ore

D. locate environment in which the petroleum forms

Correct option. Is D locate environment in which petroleum forms

Explanation:

Petroleum geologists are usually linked to the actual discovery of oil and the identification of possible oil deposits or leads. It can be a very labor-intensive task involving several different fields of science and elaborate equipment. Petroleum

geologists look at the structural and

sedimentary aspects of the stratum/strata to identify possible oil traps

hypothesising or postulating