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Tar sands

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A combination of clay, sand, water, and bitumen from which crude oil can be recovered as a fuel source.

AP course connection

Topic 6.3: 6.3 Fuel Types and Uses

Unit 6

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