Did You Know?
Asphalt can be recycled to make new roads!
How We Make Asphalt
We heat oil to make it soft.
Where We Use Asphalt
We use it on roads and parking lots.
What asphalt Does
It makes roads smooth to drive on.
It helps cars not slip and slide.
It can last a long time with care.
It is black and can get hot in sun.
It is used to fix old roads too.
It helps keep our cars safe and sound.
More About asphalt
Asphalt has been used for a long time. People have used it for roads for many years. It is strong and helps cars drive fast.
We see asphalt every day. It is on the roads we drive on and the paths we walk. It helps us get to school and home.
In the future, we may find new ways to use asphalt. We can make it better and help the earth too!
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Asphalt"] --> B["Bitumen"]
A["Asphalt"] --> C["Asphalt Concrete"]
B["Bitumen"] --> D["Liquid Asphalt Cement"]
C["Asphalt Concrete"] --> E["Coarse Aggregates"]
C["Asphalt Concrete"] --> F["Fine Aggregates"]
What Do These Words Mean?
Bitumen:A thick, sticky form of oil used in making roads.
Viscous:Thick and sticky, not flowing easily.
Binder:A substance that holds materials together.
Aggregates:Small pieces of materials like sand or gravel used in construction.
Asphalt concrete:A type of road surface made from a mix of bitumen and small stones.
