Petroleum is formed from organic matter (plants, animals and microbes) that is buried deep beneath the Earth's surface, layer upon layer of sediment (sand, mud, etc.)” (Beloit). Oil is everywhere! It is a sensitive natural resource, not limited to gas, but also plastic, food, makeup, chemicals and many other materials. Plastic is found in everything, homes, cars, toys, computers, clothing and asphalt. Asphalt is everywhere because everywhere you go in a vehicle, you are in asphalt. Paraffin wax comes from petroleum and there is a long list of paraffin waxes. Helium sulfur and other materials are made during the drilling process to