Industries!
*Free Space* What country is Alberta in?
Canada
What are oil sands and why are they important?
Oil sands are a mixture of sand, water, and bitumen (a thick, sticky form of oil). They are important because they hold large amounts of oil that can be extracted and used for energy and products.
How do we use oil to produce energy?
Oil is burned in engines and power plants to create energy. It is used in transportation (cars, airplanes) and to generate electricity.
What is the main natural resource in Alberta?
Alberta Oil Sands
Why is oil important to the rest of Canada, not just Alberta?
Oil is important because it helps power vehicles, produce energy, and support industries across the whole country, not just Alberta.
What happens if oil is spilled during drilling?
Oil spills can harm the environment by polluting water and land, making it dangerous for animals and plants.
Does the government play a role in the oil industry? If so, what role does it play?
The government makes rules to make sure oil companies are safe and follow environmental laws.
Why is Oil found in Alberta?
Alberta has oil sands, which are rich in oil deep underground.
What do Offshore Oil Fields Drilling Platforms in Newfoundland & Labrador Extract?
Oil from beneath the ocean floor
How do we pump oil from reservoirs deep underground?
Oil is pumped from reservoirs using wells and special equipment that help bring the oil to the surface.
What happens to the land in Alberta after oil is removed?
After oil is removed, the land is often restored by planting trees and cleaning up pollution to make it safe for animals and people again.
What are alternative energy sources that could replace oil in the future?
Solar, wind, and hydroelectric power are alternative energy sources that could replace oil.
Name one method that is used to extract oil from Alberta's Oil Sands.
Oil is extracted through mining or by heating oil up underground to pump it out.
What do the Edmonton Refineries do?
Processes crude oil into gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel for domestic use
How does oil extraction change the land in Alberta?
Oil extraction can change the land by digging up forests and creating open pits, which can impact wildlife and the environment.
How does the oil industry help schools, hospitals, and roads in Alberta?
The oil industry provides money and jobs, which helps fund schools, hospitals, and the construction of roads in Alberta.
How does oil transportation impact the environment?
Oil transportation, such as through pipelines or ships, can cause spills that harm the environment by polluting water and land, and harming animals.
Name two to three products that result from the oil sands?
Gasoline, diesel, plastic, and asphalt come from the oil sands!
Name one of Canada's largest oil refineries
Saint John Refinery
What does it mean to "refine" oil?
Refining oil means cleaning it and separating it into different useful products, like gasoline, plastic, and chemicals.
What is bitumen?
Bitumen is a thick, sticky black substance from oil. It’s used to make things like roads and roofs. It is a form of oil that's harder to work with than regular liquid oil, so it's often heated up before it can be used for things like paving roads. It's an important part of the oil industry, especially in places like Alberta, Canada.
What are some environmental impacts of oil extraction?
Oil extraction can damage land, water, and air, causing pollution and harming wildlife.
How can the oil industry benefit Canada?
The oil industry creates jobs and helps Canada make money by selling oil to other countries.
Where does oil extraction from sedimentary rock formations occur?
Saskatchewan Oil Fields