Intro To Petroleum Geology

What is the definition of Petroleum Geology?

• The study of plants

• The application of geology to petroleum exploration and production

• The study of water bodies

• The study of rocks

What are hydrocarbons made of?

• Simple molecules of oxygen and carbon

• Simple molecules of hydrogen and carbon

• Complex molecules of hydrogen and carbon

• Complex molecules of oxygen and carbon

Which of the following is a naturally occurring petroleum component?

• Ethanol

• Methane

• Butane

• Propane

What is the main energy source in Malaysia?

• Nuclear power

• Water power

• Renewable energy

• Fossil fuels - oil, gas, coal

What is the main type of rocks discussed in Petroleum Geology?

• Igneous Rocks

• Metamorphic Rocks

• Sedimentary Rocks

• Volcanic Rocks

What is the main focus of the E & P Timeline?

• Human evolution history

• Petroleum exploration and production history

• Climate change history

• Geological history

What is the main concept discussed in the Resource Triangle?

• Energy conservation

• Resource evaluation

• Resource exploration

• Resource management

What is the main focus of the Petroleum Business?

• Exploration

• Production

• Marketing

• All of the above

What is the main factor influencing the formation of petroleum reservoirs?

• Temperature

• Pressure

• Time

• Organic matter

What is the primary purpose of seismic surveys in petroleum exploration?

• To locate underground water sources

• To identify potential oil and gas reservoirs

• To study earthquake patterns

• To map out mineral deposits