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Oil is generally lighter than water so it floats to the surface. At the surface, it may be visible as a "oil sheen", with the reflected light showing a different color or brighter reflection than the water. The oil at the water surface is called an oil slick. Wind and wave action may make it difficult to observe the slick.
An accidental release of oil from storage tanks and tanker will result in an oil slick. Large oil spills have occurred as a result of war (Gulf War, World War II, Angolan civil war). Drilling of wells, such as Mexico's Ixtoc-1 well and BP's Macondo well, have resulted in oil slicks.
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Can you give a sentence with slick?
An oil slick spread over the water.
Is oil slick thick or thin?
oil slicks arent very thick or very thin it is about a half of a foot
When was The Great Santa Barbara Oil Slick created?
The Great Santa Barbara Oil Slick was created on 1968-02-14.
Where does the slang word slick come from?
depending on which slick you mean sleek healthy looking animal hair on one hand or an oil slick on the other
Are roads more slick before or after it rains?
More slick after the first rain because the oil on the road.
Who cleaned up after the Exxon Valdez oil spill?
The oil slick created buy the oil company Exxon . And ship was called Exxon Valdez, so Exxon oil company paid as well as cleared up the oil slick .
When did oil slick appear in transformers animated?
never
What actors and actresses appeared in Oil Slick - 2011?
The cast of Oil Slick - 2011 includes: Josh Braaten Eric Etebari Pride Grinn Adam Roa
How does an oil slick form when an oil tanker springs a leak?
Oil and water do not mix. Oil floats to the surface of the water.
What are the release dates for Oil Slick - 2011?
Oil Slick - 2011 was released on: USA: 24 February 2011 (48 Go Green International Online Eco Film Competition)
Does slick 50 require a certain weight oil?
Slick 50 can be used with any weight of oil. We have used it for years, and a very good product.Im however not to sure about the synthetic oils if you are using them.
How much oil is leaking from the oil slick in the gulf of Mexico per day?
16 gallons a day
