Maturation Processes

Assessment Maturation Processes

1. The highest organic H/C ratio of __________ is found in methane gas.

A .4
B .8
C .16

2. Major oil generation begins when source rocks are heated above:

A .30 degrees C
B .60 degrees C
C .100 degrees C
D .155 degrees C

3. In oil generation, the effect of temperature is , while that of time is .

A .linear / exponential
B .exponential / linear

4. For all types of kerogen, more hydrogen and oxygen is lost relative to carbon as maturation progresses.

A .True
B .False

5. As kerogen is heated, the reflectivity of vitrinite:

A .decreases gradually.
B .increases gradually.
C .does not change.

Recommended for You

Structural Interpretation

Prospect Generation | What is a Prospect in Petroleum Geology?

Braided Stream Environments

Classification of Nonmarine Sandstones

Alluvial Fan Environments

Meandering Channel Alluvial Systems

About PETRO SHINE

Check Also

Shale Content, Shale Content and Petrophysical Evaluation

Shale Content | Shale Content and Petrophysical Evaluation

After completing this course "Shale Content", you will be able to: Summarize the process for interpreting well logs in …