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Diane

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Why has oil shale become so important in the past few years?
 
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What three countries have the largest proved petroleum reserves?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The high cost of conventional petroleum and advancing technology make oil extraction from shale oil economically
practical.



Answer to Question 2

Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, and Canada


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Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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