I think you wanted to know whether the statement in question is true or false. Based on this assumption, i am answering the question and hope that it comes to your help. It is a true fact that prior to the development of new extraction methods, bitumen or oil sands was not considered part of the world's oil reserves.
The answer is: "notch" .
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Answer:
Asia, Northern
Explanation:
By looking on a map if you follow the equator to the right where China is located you see it is above the equator. If it is above the equator it is in the Northern Hemisphere. China is also located in Asia if you look on a map China is one of the many Countries that make up Asia.
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