Oil reserves

Definition

Estimated quantities of oil that can be recovered using existing technology under current economic conditions.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 3

The Middle East is an important concentration of oil reserves, although oil is also found elsewhere. Every country uses oil, but not every country has a large supply beneath its territory.
Revise: Global Distribution and Consumption of Oil

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GCSE Geography · key term

Estimated quantities of oil that can be recovered using existing technology under current economic conditions.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 3

The Middle East is an important concentration of oil reserves, although oil is also found elsewhere. Every country uses oil, but not every country has a large supply beneath its territory.
Revise: Global Distribution and Consumption of Oil

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