Deadly oil spills happen because science and engineering are not perfect.

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People died in the explosion, including some from Baton Rouge. Animals died due to oil coating.

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Oil spills occur all over the world.

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We do a lot with oil!

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Grow food.

Drive cars.

Collect trash.

Clothe ourselves.

Where oil comes from

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http://www.hk-phy.org/energy/power/source_phy/flash/formation_e.html

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Art by Students of Ms. Geeta DaveGlasgow Middle SchoolBaton Rouge

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What if an oil blob sinks? Why would it do that?

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