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Asphalt concrete

technology Maturity 11-13

Roads are often black and smooth.

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AF-asphalt-laying-machine.jpg
This is made of tiny rocks. A sticky black stuff holds them together. It helps cars drive on flat paths. It is used for big roads.
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Aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas - Exterior 01.jpg
Do you see black roads?

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Aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas - Exterior 01.jpg
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