1. Module 5

1.3. Lesson 1

Module 5 Lesson 1

Module 5—Hydrocarbons and the Petroleum Industry

Lesson 1—Fossil Fuels

 

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A photograph shows a close-up of many grey-coloured, high pressure pipes in an outdoor location.
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petroleum: a mixture of hydrocarbons that is obtained from oil or natural gas

Are there structures like the ones shown in this picture in your community? Evidence of Alberta’s petroleum industry is part of the landscape in many parts of the province. Pipelines, flares, and refineries are obvious indications of the level of this industry’s activity in Alberta.

 

You may have noticed vehicles that have the names of oil and gas companies on them or the names of companies that support the exploration and extraction of oil, natural gas, and oil sand. Those are more obvious examples of the activity of the petroleum industry. Are there other examples of this industry's activity that are less obvious but that still have an impact on your community?

 

In Lesson 1 you will begin to explore the petroleum industry.

 

Consider the following questions as you complete Lesson 1:

  • What are hydrocarbons?
  • What is petroleum?
Module 5: Lesson 1 Assignment


In this lesson you will research and create a short write-up for a job in or related to the petroleum industry. Download a copy of the Module 5: Lesson 1 Assignment to your computer now. You will receive further instructions on how to complete this assignment later in the lesson.

 

The other questions in this lesson are not marked by the teacher; however, you should still answer these questions. The Self-Check, Try This, and other types of questions are placed in this lesson to help you review important information and build key concepts that may be applied in future lessons. You should record the answers to all of the questions in the lesson and place those answers in your course folder.

 

After a discussion with your teacher, you must decide what to do with the questions that are not part of your assignment. For example, you may decide to submit the responses to Try This and other questions that are not marked to your teacher for informal assessment and feedback. Your answers are very important to your teacher. They provide your teacher with information about your learning, and they help your teacher identify where adjustments to your instruction may be necessary.