Impact of Exploitation: Oil

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    • Oil is an important resource with many uses, including..
      • Domestic: to generate electricity and heat homes
      • Industrial: to generate electricity and power industrial machines
      Transport: to power cars and other vehicles
      Material: as the raw material for plastics and artificial fibres
      Oil is often referred to as 'black gold, because it is one of the most valuable commodities in the world.