Exxon Valdez Multiple Choice Quiz

In what year and near which U.S. state did the Exxon Valdez oil spill occur?

• 1989, Alaska

• 1991, California

• 1988, Washington

• 1492, Atlantis

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What type of accident caused the Exxon Valdez to release oil into the ocean?

• It struck a reef while navigating Prince William Sound

• A pirate attack sank the ship

• A collision with another tanker in the Gulf of Alaska

• A giant squid wrestled it into submission

About how many millions of gallons of crude oil were released during the spill?

• Around 11 million gallons

• Around 1 million gallons

• Around 50 million gallons

• Just a single drop (but a very dramatic one)

Name one species of animal that was heavily affected by the oil spill.

• Sea otters

• Penguins

• Bald eagles

• Flying spaghetti monsters

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What major U.S. law was passed in 1990 as a direct response to the Exxon Valdez disaster?

• Oil Pollution Act

• Clean Water Act

• Ocean Protection Treaty

• The 'No More Oil Parties' Act