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Oil Spills
Questions related to the causes and effects of an oil spill, and ways of cleaning them up should be asked here.
1,162 Questions
The gland that produces oil used for cleaning and waterproofing a birds feather is called the what?
c plato ppl
How much fuel is it illegal to spill overboard?
Any amount that causes a sheen.
(Ref: BE-22)
(Ref: The Federal Water Pollution Control Act)
Did California Oil Company merge into Chevron Oil?
Yes, the California Oil Company, also known as CalOil, merged into Chevron Oil. This merger occurred in 1984 when Chevron acquired Gulf Oil, which included California Oil as part of its assets. As a result, California Oil became part of Chevron, contributing to its expansion and presence in the oil industry.
There is a chemical that the scientists or the people cleaning the spill r thinking of using it is supposed to i think absorb the oil or harden it so it can be cleaned i don't remember but the reason thy might not us it is because it is not necessarily good for the environment and for humans
Major component of environment?
the major components of environment are natural environment, man made environment and human environment
its burning it.
How do animals affect the quadrat?
well....... i think that the animals are effected by the tornatos because they dont eat == ==
What do the Environmental studies following the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico indicate?
Can be complex and surprising
How do you get rid of oil patches on the sea?
they authorities of that particular region of which is affected by the oil spill uses incinerators and vacuums to extract that oil from the surface of the water. this is usually a lengthy process and aquatic life needs to be kept in mind while the operation is being carried out.
Yes, cities are generally becoming noisier due to factors such as increased urbanization, traffic congestion, construction activity, and population growth. This can have negative effects on residents' health and well-being, leading to stress, sleep disturbances, and hearing problems. Efforts to reduce noise pollution, such as improved urban planning, better transportation systems, and stricter noise regulations, are important to mitigate these impacts.
Because oil is slippery. Its molecules are held together by quite weak inter-molecular (van der Waal or dispersion) forces which allow them to slide over each other.
The oil reduces friction so you can not rely on the friction between you and the point of contact.
How big was the Mexican oil slick 2010?
It was as big as a constipated elephant that's vomiting and pooping!
How many gallons of oil make a ton?
Depending on the quality of oil. 2,200 Imp gal. is 1 tonne, or 1,000 liter is 1 metric tonne. U.S gallon is slightly less then the imp gal.
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oil slicks arent very thick or very thin it is about a half of a foot
