Question

Which material forms in sediments and is a precursor to hydrocarbons?
Question 2 options:

A)

Methane

B)

Kerogen

C)

Nitrates

D)

Cyanobacteria

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:

B) Kerogen

Kerogen is a complex organic material in sediments that serves as a precursor to hydrocarbons through the processes of heat and pressure over geological time.