Unit 3 : Energy Security Case Studies 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyEnergy sources and securityA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: JustJessopCreated on: 02-04-16 13:02 How many barrels of oil is contained in the Tar Sands? 2.5 trillion barrels! (more than Saudi Arabia's reserves) 1 of 8 How many barrels a day was produced in 2011 by the Tar Sands? 3.5 million barrels a day. 2 of 8 How many barrels a day is aimed to be produced in 2030 by the Tar Sands? 5 million barrels a day. 3 of 8 How many barrels of both oil and water is needed to make one from the Oil Sands? 0.5 barrels of oil and 4 barrels of water. 4 of 8 At what cost per barrel is the Tar Sands viable? $30 a barrel (costs $15 per barrel compared with $2 for crude oil) 5 of 8 How much area of forest have been removed due to the Tar Sands? 470km² 6 of 8 What percentage of North Americas demand would be met by the Tar Sands in 2030? 16% 7 of 8 Which lake is being affected by the Tar Sands? Lake Athabasca. (Environmental concerns over the health of the fish) 8 of 8
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