Your class goes on a field trip to observe drilling machinery. The geologists at the drill site show you displays of drilled rocks to compare different types of drills and methods. The drilled holes in one rock display are significantly larger than the holes drilled in the display next to it. Given this information, which statement is correct? (1 point)

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The rock display with smaller holes shows petroleum drilling, which is closer to the surface.
The rock display with smaller holes shows petroleum drilling, which is closer to the surface.

The rock display with larger holes shows copper drilling, which is closer to the surface.
The rock display with larger holes shows copper drilling, which is closer to the surface.

The rock display with larger holes shows petroleum drilling, which is deep underground.
The rock display with larger holes shows petroleum drilling, which is deep underground.

The rock display with smaller holes shows copper drilling, which is deep underground

Answer 1

Based on the provided information, the most accurate statement is:

The rock display with larger holes shows petroleum drilling, which is deep underground.

This aligns with the fact that larger drill holes are typically used in petroleum drilling, which often targets deeper reservoirs compared to minerals like copper that are often mined closer to the surface.