Question

what is true about the global distribution of petroleum? select all that apply. most places have the same amount of petroleum. more petroleum has been found in asia than in australia. petroleum has only been found in the southern hemisphere. petroleum has been found along the edges of continents.

Explanation:

• Most places have the same amount of petroleum: This is false. The map shows different shades (representing different amounts of petroleum), indicating uneven distribution.
• More petroleum has been found in Asia than in Australia: By observing the map (Asia has more of the darker - shaded areas compared to Australia), this is true.
• Petroleum has only been found in the Southern Hemisphere: False. Petroleum is found in both hemispheres (e.g., in North America which is in the Northern Hemisphere).
• Petroleum has been found along the edges of continents: True. Many of the shaded (petroleum - containing) areas are along continental edges.

Answer:

• More petroleum has been found in Asia than in Australia.
• Petroleum has been found along the edges of continents.