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What is the difference between 'tar' and 'pitch'?
Tar is more liquid, while pitch is more solid
What can be used interchangeably with 'asphalt'?
Mineral tar
What is 'Rangoon tar' also known as?
Burmese oil
Where are oil sands found extensively?
Alberta, Canada
What is the source of 'Rangoon tar'?
Petroleum
Test your knowledge of tar and its production methods with this quiz. Explore the terminology and different sources of tar, including coal, wood, petroleum, and peat. See how much you know about this dark brown or black viscous liquid of hydrocarbons and free carbon obtained through destructive distillation.
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