In which of the following rocks Petroleum is found ?

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Sedimentary rocks

Metamorphic rocks

Igneous rocks

None of the above

answer is A.

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Petroleum is oil extracted from sedimentary rocks on Earth, thus the name mineral oil. Petroleum and its derivatives are referred to as "Black Gold" because they are extremely precious. Clastic, carbonate, and evaporitic organic and mineral components are found in sedimentary rocks. Petroleum is formed by the compounds buried beneath the rocks. Sandstone and limestone are good reservoir rocks for oil and gas.

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