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Why in satellite images do ocean oil rigs affect the color of the sea in a circle around themselves?
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∙ 14y ago
Even a relatively small quantity of oil will quickly spread out over quickly and leave a silvery sheen that can be seen from planes. Particularly if the sea is very calm, a small discharge is noticeable. Oil rigs operating in the Gulf of Mexico have strict rules regarding hydrocarbon and oil based mud containment, so there should not be oil sheens around them.
Floating storage and offloading vessels and bouys for tankers may have sheens around them as a result of operations. A visible 1/4 square mile oil sheen can be created by the discharge of 15 gallons of oil. While it is pollution, I believe the contamination of the environment by these sheens is inconsequential and will soon be degraded by wave action.
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Why does a satellite keep moving in a circle?
because it is pushed by aliens around the earth
What is the path of a planet or a satellite called?
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Does the satellite circle the sun?
If any thing goes around sun then it will be named as planet instead satellite. The one which goes around planet is known to be satellite. Now in case of moon that too goes around the sun along with earth but goes in spiral path
Can a satellite orbit the Arctic Circle?
Yes
Why are satellite orbits depicted as sine-wave shapes?
The sine wave represents 360 degrees or a full circle. As the satellite revolves 360 degrees around the earth in its orbit this is how it is represented on a flat surface.
What names a communications object that circle the earth?
satellite
Does a satellite circle the Earth or does Earth circle a satellite?
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What is an object sent to space to Circle earth?
What is an object sent into space to circle earthA satellite ?
Does the turning circle of a car affect the space needed?
If you are referring to the space needed to turn it around, YES! Larger turning circle = larger area needed to turn around.
Can a satellite maintain an orbit in the plane of the Arctic Circle?
Maybe.
What is the object called that is sent to space to circle earth?
A Satellite
Why do you think a satellite doesn't get pulled to the ground by gravity?
It certainly gets pulled toward the Earth. Without the pull of gravity, the satellite would continue moving in a straight line, instead of going around the Earth in a circle or ellipse.
