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The North Sea just off Shetland isles.

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Q: Where in Britain can oil deposits be found?
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What deposits can be found in Mexico's Gulf lowlands?

Deposits of oil and natural gas.


Why are gas deposits found on top of oil deposits?

the gas is collect above the oil because it has less dense


What kinds of rocks are oil deposits usually found in?

Most oil deposits are located underground in tiny holes in sandstone or limestone. Because oil deposits are usually located deep below the surface.


Where does oil and gasoline come from?

from oil deposits found around the world. gasoline is refined from oil


Where are the oil sands found?

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Foraminifera are found everywhere in marine environments. The forams found near oil deposits are different because they have parasites attached. Oil companies look for an environment that has more than 2% frequency of parasitized forams as a sign there may be an oil deposit. Their test, shell, also forms differently in environments with more oil which is another sign.


What is the difference between oil reserves and oil deposits?

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What is the Location of oil deposits in Canada?

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How does someone pick an oil rigs location?

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What are the advantages for countries to have deposits of coal or oil?

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