8.2.1 - Natural Bitumen
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What is natural bitumen?
💡 Hint: Think about its other name and its primary use.
Name one example of a natural bitumen source.
💡 Hint: Consider well-known places famous for their asphalt.
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What is one primary source of natural bitumen?
💡 Hint: Think of famous locations known for asphalt.
Natural bitumen is a product of the decomposition of organic matter over millions of years.
💡 Hint: Remember the key processes we discussed.
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Explain how geological timeframes impact the formation and quality of natural bitumen deposits.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between time, environmental conditions, and geological outcomes.
Evaluate the trade-offs between extracting natural bitumen and its environmental impacts.
💡 Hint: Think about both sides of the equation: benefits to society versus environmental health.
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