Oil Sands
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
WHAT ARE OIL SANDS?
- Oil sands form similarly to oil.
- Oil sands are a mix of sand, water, clay, and bitumen.
- Bitumen is a very crude oil.
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ORIGIN
- Mostly the same as other fossil fuels:
- Ancient organic matter died
- Covered by layers of sedimentary rock
- Pressure and temperature transform the matter into petroleum
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How does it create energy?
After its extracted treated and sent to a refinery it is used for different energy such as:
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HOW DOES IT CREATE ENERGY?
- Heat
- Electricity
- Manufacturing
- Fuel
PEOPLES ATTITUDES
- There's a fear of potential health impacts
- There are concerns about environmental impacts
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CURRENT USES
- Hydrocarbons from oil can be mixed with other substances to form:
- Plastics, wax, asphalt, lubricants for machinery, sulphur and sulphuric acid, synthetic fabrics, plastic dishes, TVs, perfume, sneakers, Velcro, carpet, and computers
BENEFITS
- Very abundant
- Less than 5% has been produced
- Found in stable countries
- It would create jobs
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BENEFITS CONT.
- Canada has already invested in ccs
- Economically feasible and would keep gas prices relatively low
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DRAWBACKS
- Lots of pollution
- Expensive to get
- Relatively low net energy
- Lost of water required
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FUTURE SUPPLY OF OIL SANDS
- Continuing to grow.
- Expected to grow an additional 800,000 barrels per day by 2020.
- About 95% hasn't been used.
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Quick Quiz!
answer these 5 questions as quickly as you can
what are oil sands?
Oil sand is a mix of sand, water, clay, and bitumen. It is formed very similarly to regular oil.
How are oil sands formed?
Oil sands are most commonly used for heat, electricity, fuel and manufacturing.
How are oil sands used?
Oil sands are mainly used for fuel, heat, electricity, and manufacturing.
What are some things that can be made using oil sands?
Ex. Plastic, wax, asphalt
True or False;
Oil sands cause lots of pollution.
True!
Oil sands cause lots of pollution, especially in nearby bodies of water.
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