Relative to shale, sandstone is a much more common reservoir rock for petroleum because of which of the following?

  1. shale is more porous so the oil tends to leak out over time

  2. shale, especially black shale, is much richer in primary organic matter than is sandstone

  3. sandstone is more abundant than shale

  4. sandstone is more permeable than shale, so fluids may flow through it faster


Correct Option: D

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