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A Leak from an Oil Pipeline Is Flowing into an Alaskan

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A leak from an oil pipeline is flowing into an Alaskan lake that is approximately 1 km wide and 20 m deep. When oil spills into a body of water, much of it floats on top but some can adhere to tiny particles in the water column and be carried into deeper water.
During which season(s) would the oil most likely remain on the surface and be easiest to clean up? Why? During which season would you expect the most oil to move into deeper water? Why?


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