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Oil sands are deposits of bitumen, sand, clay and water. Bitumen is a heavy, viscous oil that at room temperature is a lot like cold molasses. The bitumen must be diluted with lighter hydrocarbons before it is usable by refineries to produce gasoline and diesel fuels.
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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!!!
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.
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!!
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.
What has the author John A Bichard written?
John A. Bichard has written: 'Oil sands composition and behaviour research' -- subject(s): Oil sands
How are oil sands formed?
Oil sands are formed from a mixture of sand, water, clay, and bitumen - a heavy oil. Over millions of years, organic material decays and the bitumen collects in sand and silt deposits, creating oil sands. Heat and pressure further transform the bitumen into crude oil.
What resources does Canada supply the US with?
Oil, from the oil sands of Alberta.
What are oil sands and where are they most plentiful?
Alberta
What are the release dates for MegaStructures - 2004 Ultimate Oil Sands Mine?
MegaStructures - 2004 Ultimate Oil Sands Mine was released on: USA: 2005
