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How do ocean oil spills sometimes catch alight with all the water?
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∙ 15y ago
Well crude oil is less dense than water so it floats to the top.
Fire requires 3 things: Heat, oxygen and fuel.
Now that it's at the top, oxygen is readily available so all it takes is a spark and you have a cloud of black, crude smoke. And it's really hard to put the fires out; since it floats you can't exactly spray water on it.
I tried lighting up some lighter fluid in my sink once, I blasted the tap on it but all the fluid did was to float on top and continue burning. :X
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How do people affect the ocean animals?
Many people affect oceans by throwing their trash into the sea, killing them and catch them for entertainment for ocean parks. Sewage Water is sometimes pumped into the ocean which may affect many fish, Oil spills are also very dangerous to both birds such as seagulls and fish. I hope this was useful.
How do you get oil spills out of the ocean?
Don’t put it in the ocean
Are all oil spills in the ocean?
No, oil spills may happen in rivers and harbours too.
How are people affected by oil spills in your ocean environment?
Oil spills can effect the ocean and environment because it polutes the ocean and the air which can start to cause global warming, (WEATHER AN CLIMATE CHANGE).
What always goes over but never spills?
the ocean
If your topic is oil spills in the ocean which of these would not be a good question to ask?
If your topic is oil spills in the ocean 'How was oil spilled in the Mississippi River?' is not a good question to ask.
How does man kind affect the ocean?
mOstly by pOlluting the Ocean with their careless Oil spills.
What are problems for sea turtles?
oil spills and pollution in the ocean
What harm is done by oil spills to the ocean?
It has killed many animals and has poluted the ocean alot!
How can oil spills be damaging?
Oil spills in the ocean can cause animals to be harmed because they become coated with oil and so does their food.
Do turtles get eaten?
yes as soon as they are out of their eggs, sometimes sea hawks catch eye of the turtles and sometimes only one turtle makes it to the ocean. : (
How do you hurt the ocean?
Oil spills,Trash on beach,and there could be Invaders
