Question

what is true about the global distribution of petroleum? select all that apply. petroleum has only been found in the northern hemisphere. petroleum has been found beneath every continent. petroleum has been found beneath both land and water. some places have more petroleum than others do.

Explanation:

• The first option is incorrect because petroleum is found in the Southern Hemisphere (e.g., South America).
• The second option is incorrect as there is no indication from the map that it's under every continent (Antarctica's data isn't clear - map shows Antarctica with no purple shades which might imply no significant petroleum shown here).
• The third option is correct as petroleum is found under land (continents) and water (ocean areas with petroleum amounts shown).
• The fourth option is correct as the map uses different shades (representing different amounts like <5 BBO, 5 - 20 BBO etc.) indicating varying quantities across regions.

Answer:

C. Petroleum has been found beneath both land and water.
D. Some places have more petroleum than others do.