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Q: How long does it take for oil sands to form?
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What is the oil sands oil?

the oil sands is found in Alberta and is a natural recourse! People often visits the oil sands to make an adventure and to learn more about the oil sands!!!


Would plants die in tar sands?

Tar sands, also known as oil sands or bituminous sands, consist of clay, sand, water and a form of petroleum known as bitreum. Wheatgrass is one plant which will grow in tar sands.


When was Western Oil Sands created?

Western Oil Sands was created in 1975.


What is Canadian Oil Sands's population?

The population of Canadian Oil Sands is 2,008.


When was Canadian Oil Sands created?

Canadian Oil Sands was created in 1978.


Can you describe what the oil sands are and how oil is taken out of them?

Hi Oil sands are also called tar sands or bituminous sand. To separate the Bitumen from the sand and form the bitumen oil, instead of steam, hydrocarbon solvents are injected into the sands. This is considered to be a better energy efficient system than using steam. It has environmental costs, and transport costs as it is thick. It has to be transported by road rather than pipe.


Is oil sands bad?

Oil sands are bad because when they make the oil sands into gasoline it causes a lot of pollution. It's good because The gasoline we make out of it makes Canada a lot of money since the oil sands are in Alberta, Canada.


What are bituminous sands?

Bituminous sands are oil sands , tar sands and more tecnically they're an unconventional petroleum deposit . I hope I hlped you!!


How long does it take for oil to form?

Millions of years under constant pressure and heat.


What type of resources does tar sands come from?

Tar sands or oil sands are consist of clay, sand, water, and bitumen. Its bitumen content is extracted and separated to purify it into oil.


How is oil sand important to Canada's economy?

The oil sands are producing jobs and long term stability. This will boost the population because if there are more jobs, more people will go live there. However, the oil sands pollute food, water, and the air. If you like this answer, follow me on twitter- @DiamondTaurus27


What has the author John A Bichard written?

John A. Bichard has written: 'Oil sands composition and behaviour research' -- subject(s): Oil sands