Oil Spill Experiment Analysis

Sylvia from the Journey Museum and Learning Center presents a STEM activity exploring the effects of oil spills on the ocean. The video outlines the materials needed, such as oil, dish soap, feathers, and cotton balls, and demonstrates how these materials can simulate an oil spill's impact on marine life. The experiment shows how different materials absorb oil and how dish soap can help clean it. The video concludes with an invitation to try the experiment at home.

What is the main focus of the STEM activity introduced by Sylvia?

• How to prevent oil spills

• The history of oil spills

• The effects of oil spills on ocean life

• The economic impact of oil spills

Which item is NOT listed as a supply for the oil spill experiment?

• Plastic bag

• Dish soap

• Notepad and pencil

• Sponge

Why is it important to document the results of the experiment?

• To sell the data

• To improve future experiments

• To share with friends

• To keep a record like a researcher

What is the purpose of using watercolor in the experiment?

• To attract marine life

• To clean the oil

• To test the color absorption

• To make the water look like the ocean

What is one of the main concerns when oil spills into the ocean?

• It causes more waves

• It makes the water look dirty

• It affects marine life and animals near the ocean

• It increases the water temperature

Which material was found to be the most absorbent in the experiment?

• Sponge

• Feather

• Spoon

• Cotton ball

Which material took the longest to remove oil from the water?

• Feather

• Cotton ball

• Sponge

• Spoon

What was the unexpected result regarding the sponge's absorption?

• It changed color

• It did not absorb as well as expected

• It absorbed oil very quickly

• It floated on the water

What was the effect of using dish soap in the experiment?

• It made the oil disappear

• It pooled the oil together for easier removal

• It dissolved the oil completely

• It changed the color of the oil