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

Answer 1

Based on the information about the size of the drilled holes, the most accurate statement is: "The rock display with larger holes shows petroleum drilling, which is deep underground."

Petroleum drilling typically involves larger boreholes compared to other drilling methods, such as those used for minerals like copper. Therefore, the larger holes indicate that they are likely associated with petroleum drilling.