Overview
Geological controls on fossil fuels encompass the natural processes that lead to the formation, accumulation, and extraction of fossil fuels. These processes involve the transformation of organic matter into hydrocarbons under specific geological conditions, including heat, pressure, and time. Under...
Key Terms
Example: Oil, coal, and natural gas are all fossil fuels.
Example: Sandstone is a common reservoir rock.
Example: Shale is often a source rock for oil.
Example: Anticlines are a type of trap.
Example: Claystone can act as a seal.
Example: Methane is a simple hydrocarbon.
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Formation ProcessesReservoir RocksSource RocksTraps and Seals