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Oil Spills

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Do mirrors affect the way plants grow?

They can, If the mirror is blocking or reflecting light for the plant, But not by it simply being present. Plants can't determine what their surroundings look like the way people and other animals do, They just picture their environment by the light, temperature, and wind, along with other things that plants require or need to avoid. There perception is based on direction and frequency.

Is oil heavier than water?

The short answer is, it depends on which oil you're talking about.

There are many different things that are considered "oils". For the most part, an oil is: hydrophobic (is repelled by water / doesn't mix with water), a liquid at 25°C, and is soluble in (mixes with) organic solvents.

How 'heavy' something is is determined by density. One way to describe the density of a liquid is by giving its 'specific gravity', which means how heavy is it compared to water. The specific gravity of water is 1, so any oil with a specific gravity greater than 1 will sink in water, while any oil with a specific gravity lower than 1 will float on water.

Most things that people are likely to encounter that they call 'oil', such as motor or vegetable oil, are lighter than water, but there certainly are oils that are heavier than water.

Which dish detergent breaks up oil the best?

Like dissolves like. Water and oil do not mix because water molecules are polar (i.e., having either a positive or negative charge) and oil molecules are non-polar.

Detergent molecules have a polar end and a non-polar end; think of a jellyfish with its head representing the polar side and its tails representing the non-polar end. In water, detergent molecules group themselves to form cage-like micelles, exposing the polar heads to water and shielding the non-polar tails.

Detergent's non-polar ends stick to oil, and the detergent's polar head is soluble in water. With sufficient amount of detergent, the detergent molecules trap the oil molecules in cage-like micelles that are soluble in water. Rinse off the detergent with trapped oil and wallah! No more oil and grease! :-)

Why are there tiny small clear worms in water puddles?

They feed off of the bacteria, algae, and fungi that live in most of these puddles that you see outside. So when these little worms feel like the puddle there near would have all of these things, they usually bring their friends and they all feed off the same stuff.

What happens if a 110 v charger is plugged into a 220 volt source?

After the smoke clears...... the charger won't work. Unless it was rated for 120v-220v. Radio Shack (and others) sell devices to convert 220v to 110v to use your charger, but be sure to get one that uses a "transformer". Here's one rated for 85w (watts) http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062422

Why is water denser than oil?

Water is denser than oil because strong forces of hydrogen bonding are present in between the water molecules so that are very close to each other and thus water has high density. While on the other hand in oil long chains of hydrogen and carbon are present, oil is non polar so the chains of carbon and hydrogen are far apart and do not attract each other. Thus oil is less denser than water and floats on water.

The concept of density can be understood by the thing that one tonne of oil and one tonne of water has equal weight but one tone of oil occupies more space than one tonne of water as water molecules are present very close to one another or in other words water is more dense than oil.

What makes oil spill cleanup so important?

Oil spills can have significant environmental impacts, harming wildlife, ecosystems, and human health. Prompt cleanup efforts can help minimize these impacts and prevent long-lasting damage to the environment. Additionally, oil spills can disrupt local economies, particularly those reliant on industries such as fishing and tourism, emphasizing the importance of swift cleanup actions.

Why does it take longer for a magnet to fall through an aluminum cylinder?

In falling through the aluminum cylinder, the magnet attracts the aluminum of which it is made, and this force attraction "tries" to make it stop falling and stick to the side of the cylinder. But on the other hand, it is subject to the earth's strong gravitational field, which "tries" to make it continue its fall. As the magnetic force works in a different direction to the gravitational force, it will therefore interfere with the work that the latter is doing upon the magnet, and thus make it fall slower through the aluminum tube than it would normally do in air.

What type of motor oil and how many ounces for a 96 yz 125?

oil capacity is 0.65L or 0.69 us quarts

weight of oil depends on temperature range you are using your bike in.

a 20-40 or 20-50 oil is what my YZ recommends in my climate, driving range of 45-85 degrees. Make sure you get motorcycle oil such as Yamalube, if you use automotive oil, make sure there is no sticker or emblem on container stating energy conserving oil, this oil with added anti-friction properties will make your clutch slip, or chatter...

What is the definition of oil rim?

In petroleum engineering, an oil rim field is an oil field with a relatively thin oil zone below a gas cap. At the edges of the reservoir there will ususally be an area where the top of the reservoir is below the gas/oil contact, thus forming a "rim" containing only oil, with no overlying gas.

How much oil would a gumboil boil if a gumboil could boil oil?

if a gumboil could boil, a gumboil would boil, as much until it soil...ed itself.
Enough to get a woodchuck who chucks wood drunk, except that woodchucks don't chuck wood, but if they could, they could chuck a whole lot of wood.

What was the largest oil spill ever recorded?

The top 5 oil spills were:

  1. The Gulf War Oil Spill - Persian Gulf - 136,000 to 1,500,000 tonnes
  2. BP Gulf Of Mexico (Deepwater Horizon) Oil spill - (currently ongoing)
  3. The Ixtoc I oil well - Gulf of Mexico - 470,000 tonnes
  4. The Atlantic Empress/Aegean Captain - Trinidad - 287,000 tonnes
  5. Fergana Valley - Uzbekistan - 285,000 tonnes
  6. Nowrus oil field - Persian Guld - 260,000 tonnes

Unconfirmed oil volume:

Saudi Arabia lost about 140 million barrels of oil until within the last month when an oil rig valve busted open and they have been unable to shut it off. It is alleged that the spill is going to cover thousands of square miles.

2003 buick century heater takes a long time to get warm then immediately gets cold then it finally warms up. if i stop the engine for a few minutes...it is cold again.?

This could indicate an issue with your heater core or thermostat. The heater core may be clogged or the thermostat may be stuck open, causing the inconsistent heating and quick cooling. It's recommended to have a mechanic inspect and potentially replace these components if needed.

Will the Gulf oil spill affect the US - UK ties?

No, hopefully not. It will however, affect the US relationship with the corporation, British Petroleum. In the short term people who are angry over this disaster and the response to it will look for as many people, governments and corporations as possible to blame. This is causing a lot of pain and suffering which always makes people look for easy targets and scapegoats. Most thinking people in the US know that the British people and British government are not to blame, it is the cost-cutting, unsafely managed corporation who are blamed.

Why would water not be effective in cleaning up a grease spill?

Water is not effective in cleaning up grease spills because grease is nonpolar and does not mix with water. Water molecules are polar and cannot break down the nonpolar grease molecules. This causes the grease to float on top of the water, making it difficult to remove.

When dumping a dump truck the hydraulic oil spills from fill cap why?

There could be a few possible reasons for hydraulic oil spilling from the fill cap when dumping a dump truck. One reason could be that the hydraulic system is overfilled, causing excess pressure and resulting in oil leakage. Another possibility could be a faulty or damaged fill cap, causing inadequate sealing. It is also important to check if the dump truck is tilted or positioned unevenly during dumping, which could lead to oil spillage from the fill cap.

Oil spills affect animals and plants?

Oil spills can have detrimental effects on animals and plants. The oil coats the feathers or fur of animals, impairing their ability to fly, swim, or move. It can also disrupt the balance of marine ecosystems by killing or contaminating fish, shellfish, and other aquatic organisms. Plants near the spill area can die due to the toxic substances present in the oil.

What is the oil called that formed from sea animals of long ago?

Oil is formed from the compressed remains of plankton. It is not made from fossils or considered a fossil, despite the name "fossil fuel". What actually happens is that, over millions of years the pressure from the ground would eventually turn it to a liquid. A liquid we call "oil".

Do whales make oil?

yes... a really long time ago that's where people used to get oil from. They kill whales then do something to it.

What is the relation between oil spills and death of sea birds?

after spelling of oil fishes goes from that area and thus birds dies

What is the top 5 most sold watches in the US?

Rolex,
Omega,
Cartier,
Panerai,
Movado

Following are the best selling watches in the market.


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What is a greenfield environment?

Greenfield is a term used for endeavors that does not have any constraints imposed by prior work. The term is derived from construction industry where a new structure is built on a farm land - "green field" - without having the need to demolish/move any existing structures. It is same way in IT too that refers to a fresh implementation and is not bound by existing system constraints.

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What can be solutions to environmental problems?

3'R's are the solution, REDUCE, RECYCLE & REUSE

REDUCE -

Consumption of natural resources to the extent possible

Emission of carbon into atmosphere

Developmental projects affecting environment

Human activities acclerating global warming and climate changes

Deforestation for developmental activities

Consumption of non biodegradable materials in every day life

Human activities causing pollution of water bodies, air, forests, soil

Consumption of energy to reduce pollution and exploitation of nature

RECYCLE -

All wasted/spent natural resources to reduce their consumption

All used materials with the available technologies

All used materials manufactured with trees/plants to reduce deforestation

REUSE -

All spent natural resources to reduce more fresh consumption

All materials manufactured with trees/plants for their conservation

All recycled materials to reduce the demand

ALSO: Education. It is not this simple to solve our current-day environmental problems. There has to be a paradigm shift in our way of thought and the way we perceive our environment. Still, these ideas are being very much debated.