The gas which occurs above the petroleum oil trapped under the rocks is called:
- Biogas
- Petroleum gas
- Natural gas
- Coal gas
Correct Answer: B. Petroleum gas
Explanation: Petroleum can be extracted from under the sea bed. It can be extracted with giant drilling machines. The layer containing petroleum oil and gas is above that of water.
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