Describe what an oil sand is and explain the advantages and disadvantages associated with its use and extraction.

Oil Sand is also known as Tar Sands. Oil sand is a mixture of sand, clay, water, and a substance called bitumen.

Explanation:

Some of the disadvantages of tar sand are

Extracting bitumen from tar sands is carbon-intensive.Leaks from tar sands operations could harm people and animals in the region.Clear-cutting is often required to access deposits.

Some of the advantages of tar sand are

It provides a localized economic benefit. It is a secure source of energy.Environmental changes can be repaired.Recipients of tar sands experience economic benefits.