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  • Understanding Organic Rocks: Coal and Oil Shale
    Two important organic rocks are:

    1. Coal: Formed from the accumulation and compaction of plant matter over millions of years. It's a major source of energy, primarily used in power plants to generate electricity.

    2. Oil Shale: A sedimentary rock containing kerogen, a solid mixture of organic compounds that can be extracted to produce oil. While extraction is energy-intensive, oil shale is a potential future energy source.

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