Key term for Edexcel GCSE Geography B, used in Oil Demand and Supply.
Organic-rich sedimentary rock, such as shale, that generates hydrocarbons when subjected to extreme heat and pressure.
Source rock appears in Edexcel GCSE Geography B revision content for Consuming Energy Resources, especially Oil Demand and Supply and Oil demand and supply.
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