Oil Sands Extraction Quiz

What methods are used for oil sands extraction?

• Coal gasification
• Hydraulic fracturing
• Surface mining and in-situ extraction (e.g., SAGD)
• Deep sea drilling

How are companies in the oil sands trying to reduce pollution?

• Using carbon capture technologies

• Increasing oil production

• Reducing job opportunities

• Ignoring environmental regulations

What renewable energy sources are being used by oil sands companies?

• Wind and solar power

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Nuclear energy

What is the approximate annual production of Alberta oil sands?

• 500 million barrels per year
• 1.095 billion barrels per year
• 750 million barrels per year
• 2.5 billion barrels per year

What are the economic contributions of Alberta oil sands?

• Increased oil prices for consumers
• Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
• Decreased reliance on renewable energy sources include job creation, significant investment, and government revenue generation

• The economic contributions of Alberta oil sands include job creation, significant investment, and government revenue generation.

What is a significant environmental impact of oil sands extraction?

• Increased job opportunities

• Reduction in greenhouse gases

• High energy consumption and pollution

• Lower government revenue

What challenges do oil sands companies face due to environmental regulations?

• Increased costs

• Decreased production

• More job opportunities

• Higher government revenue