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Module 5 Lesson 5

Module 5—Hydrocarbons and the Petroleum Industry

Lesson 5—Alberta’s Oil Industry

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A photograph shows engine oil being poured from a bottle.

So far in Module 5 you have learned about hydrocarbon compounds present in natural gas. Natural gas is only one of the natural sources of hydrocarbons in Alberta. As you can see in “Figure 2” on page 359 in the textbook, Alberta is also rich in hydrocarbons from oil—heavy oil, conventional crude oil, and oil sand.

Earlier in this module you were asked to look for evidence of activity in the petroleum industry in your local area. Was the activity you photographed related to natural gas, oil, or oil sand production?

In this lesson you will investigate the different types of petroleum resources that are being developed in Alberta.

Consider the following questions as you complete Lesson 5:

What is crude oil?
What is oil sand?
How is crude oil refined?
Why is oil sand processed?
What products come from crude and other oil types?
How is the oil industry affected by economics?

A photograph shows hands holding a pile of dark, oily soil.

Module 5: Lesson 5 Assignment

Download a copy of the Module 5: Lesson 5 Assignment to your computer now. You will receive further instructions on how to complete this assignment later in the lesson.

You must decide what to do with the questions that are not marked by the teacher.

Remember that these questions provide you with the practice and feedback that you need to successfully complete this course. You should respond to all the questions and place those answers in your course folder.