Cleaning Up an Oil Spill
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Oil Slick: layer of oil floating on surface of water.
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Boom: floats on the surface as a barrier to
keep oil in or out of a specific location.
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Skimmer: floating boom system that sweeps oil across the water surface, concentrating the oil.
Absorber: material that helps absorb oil.
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Dispersant: chemicals sprayed on oil to cause it to break up and sink.
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