(Q013) Tar sand (oil sand) isGroup of answer choicessand or sandstone that contains high concentrations of macerals.made of highly viscous bitumen.the result of plant material biodegradation in the bottom of swamps.easy to extract and therefore a lucrative unconventional reserve.
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(Q013) Tar sand (oil sand) isGroup of answer choicessand or sandstone that contains high concentrations of macerals.made of highly viscous bitumen.the result of plant material biodegradation in the bottom of swamps.easy to extract and therefore a lucrative unconventional reserve.
Solution
Tar sand, also known as oil sand, is a combination of clay, sand, water, and bitumen. Bitumen is a heavy, viscous oil that can be extracted from tar sand. Therefore, the statement "made of highly viscous bitumen" is correct. However, it's important to note that extracting oil from tar sands is a complex and costly process, which contradicts the statement "easy to extract and therefore a lucrative unconventional reserve." So, the correct answer is "made of highly viscous bitumen."
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