Siesmic technology refers to the use of waves to determine the composition of the Earth's interior.

equipment that detects and records siesmic vibrations are

One of the most advanced 3-D visualization projects today is known as CAVE

Underwater oil exploration is exactly the same as land exploration

One way to search for petroleum is to compare the magnetism of rock in different areas

The first step to drilling an area with potential for petroleum production is

Drill bits have sharp teeth that rotate to tear apart rock while the well is drilled

A complex material specifically made to cool drilling equipment as it rotates and clear the drilling hole of debris

How many main steps are there to well completion?

Once an oil well has been drilled the drill pipe is removed and replace with

Oil wells with enough natural pressure to lift the petroleum from the ground are equipted with "Christmas Tree" valve series to control the flow.

Well that do no have enough natural pressure to lift the petroleum must use an artificial pump system sometimes called a

Petroleum, Natural Gas and _____________ can often come up through the well mixed together.

Natural gas can be found in pickets by itself or in petroleum deposits

Natural gas can also be produced at landfills as it comes from the decaying garbage located there.