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What are the Athabasca Tar Sands?
The Athabasca Tar Sands, also known as the Athabasca oil sands, are deposits of bitumen in Alberta, Canada. They are a major source of unconventional oil production but are controversial due to environmental concerns surrounding their extraction process, which is energy-intensive and produces high levels of greenhouse gas emissions.
Where are the oil sands found?
Oil sands are predominantly found in Alberta, Canada, with the largest deposits located in the Athabasca region. Other smaller oil sands deposits can also be found in various regions around the world, including Venezuela and Utah in the United States.
How many barrels does Athabasca oil sands make per day?
on average 1.6 million barrels per day
What are the benefits to the Athabasca Oil Sands?
-It made Canada the #1 oil seller in the world. -I provided Canada with a secure source of energy. -We have the second largest reserve on the planet. -Oil sands bring in huge profits -Provides 1000's of jobs -The removal of the oil from the oil sand is a quick proccess -The topsoil and muskeg are stockpile, so they can easily be replaced
What is the density of bitumen at different temperature ranges?
See: Properties of Oil Sands and Bitumen in Athabasca 2006 Fig 7 http://www.cspg.org/conventions/abstracts/2006abstracts/135S0131.pdf
What has the author J M Parker written?
J. M. Parker has written: 'History of the Athabasca Oil Sands Region, 1890 to 1960's' -- subject(s): Economic conditions, Social conditions
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.
Where is the outflow of the Athabasca River?
The Athabasca River flows into Lake Athabasca. From there, it is on to the MacKenzie River.
