New oil is born where _____.
A) the Earth degases
B) there are continental swamps
C) active plate subduction takes place
D) dead organic matter is sealed in an oxygen-deprived burial
E) large animals, such as dinosaurs, once lived

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New oil is formed through the process of dead organic matter being buried and sealed in an oxygen-deprived environment, such as in sedimentary rocks. This process can take millions of years and results in the formation of hydrocarbons, which make up crude oil.

New Oil Is Born Where _____