Deep Water Horizon PRACTICE ASSESSMENT

HHS Science Grading Rubric

To get a 4  You need to make a connection to something else outside of class.  This could be…  “Last year in science we did something like this…” Then explain what you learned and how this new knowledge relates.  “This reminds me of when…” Again, explain HOW what you are learning is connected.  “OMG!!! I totally saw this happen when…”

Deepwater Horizon

Assessment TYPE question that would be graded on 4-point rubric Deep Water Horizon, an oil platform, exploded in April of The explosion caused the oil pipeline to crack deep in the ocean. The oil that was released killed many shore birds and animals hundreds of miles away.  Explain how the oil got from crack at the bottom of the ocean to the surface. Then explain why the oil was able to travel to the shoreline.  A strong response will include relevant key vocabulary. Hint: think about the vocab from last week’s lab.

An 4-point answer for the quiz… When the Deepwater Horizon exploded oil from deep in the ocean was released. The oil and sea water are not soluble, so the two materials did not mix. Instead they formed two layers. Due to oil being less dense and insoluble it formed a layer at the surface. The insoluble oil easily spread because of waves and currents in the ocean, eventually making it to shore where many animals were affected. The insoluble oil and water reminds me of car oil on rainy Seattle streets. When it rains the less dense oil sits at the surface making it really slippery for drivers.