A buried body of rock that contains the raw materials from which hydrocarbons formed is termed a ________.
A) reservoir rock
B) seal rock
C) source rock
D) trap rock

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A source rock is the buried sedimentary rock that contains organic matter that can be transformed into hydrocarbons through the process of thermal maturation. This organic-rich rock is the origin or source of oil and gas. Reservoir rock is the porous and permeable rock that holds hydrocarbons and allows them to flow. Seal rock is the impermeable rock that keeps the hydrocarbons trapped in the reservoir. Trap rock is a general term that refers to any rock formation that can trap and hold hydrocarbons.

A Buried Body of Rock That Contains the Raw Materials