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How are rocks that contain oil
similar to a sponge?

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Answer: Most oil deposits are deep underground. There, the oil is usually found within tiny pores, or holes, in rocks such as sandstone and limestone. Rocks containing oil are a little bit like a sponge that has soaked up water.
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