Gulf Spill Superheroes

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What does the Latin root 'habitare' mean in the word 'habitat'?

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to live

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What is the main idea of the section 'Heroes on Land'?

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As the oil spill reached land, other responders went to work.

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True or False: This expository text includes photographs, captions, and headings.

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True

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True or False: SWORD stands for Shallow-water Weathered Oil Recovery Device.

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True

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On what date did the Deepwater Horizon drilling platform explode?

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April 20, 2010

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives.

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What role do veterinarians play in oil spill recovery?

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Veterinarians help animals affected by oil spills.

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What is the purpose of the SWORD device?

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The SWORD device is used to recover oil from shallow waters.

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What is an oil spill?

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An oil spill is the release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbons into the environment, especially marine areas.

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What are naturalists?

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Naturalists are people who study nature and help protect wildlife.