Asked by Holly Hacking on Jul 02, 2024
Which of the following is NOT true about shale gas and shale oil?
A) They are mostly hosted by shale.
B) Oil and gas remain largely trapped in unconnected pores in the host rocks, until liberated by drilling.
C) Shale basins can cover huge areas of the U.S.
D) Shale oil and shale gas mostly accumulate in anticlines and similar types of traps.
Shale Gas
Natural gas that is found trapped within shale formations.
Anticlines
Upwardly convex folds in sedimentary layers of rock, which can form oil and gas reservoirs.
Unconnected Pores
Pore spaces in sedimentary rocks or soils that do not interconnect, significantly affecting fluid flow and storage capacity.
- Delve into the starting points and forming processes of various fossil fuels and minerals.
- Identify the ecological consequences stemming from the extraction and utilization of fossil fuels.
Learning Objectives
- Delve into the starting points and forming processes of various fossil fuels and minerals.
- Identify the ecological consequences stemming from the extraction and utilization of fossil fuels.