Basic Facts
What is the main ingredient in natural gas?
Methane
How does oil affect the economy?
Cerates jobs and money.
What is an oil spill?
When oil leaks into the environment.
How is crude oil transported internationally?
Oil tankers
When was oil first found in Canada?
1858
What do we make from crude oil?
Gasoline and diesel and oil
What happens when oil prices go up?
every things cost goes up.
What is the environmental issue with burning fossil fuels?
Air pollution
Which country exports the most oil?
Saudi Arabia
What is Canada’s biggest oil company?
Suncor Energy
What country produces the most oil?
United States
How does the oil industry help a country's economy?
Exports and taxes
What is bitumen?
Thick, heavy oil from oil sands.
How does Canada mainly export its oil?
Pipleines
Which Canadian province is called the “Energy Province”?
Alberta
What is the process of turning crude oil into products called?
Refining
What is the risk for countries that depend on oil?
Economic instability
How is natural gas usually transported?
Through pipelines
What is a common challenge when importing natural gas in its liquid form (LNG)?
It needs special facilities to handle it.
What Canadian port is important for oil export?
Port of Vancouver
What is the term for oil that has not been processed?
Crude oil
How do oil prices affect inflation?
higher oil prices raise inflation indirectly
What is released when natural gas is burned?
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Water Vapor (H2O)
What is the main challenge of transporting oil over long distances?
It requires long pipelines or large ships
How does Canada regulate the oil industry?
Through laws and assessments