A Region in Recovery

What was the date when the oil rig Deepwater Horizon exploded in the Gulf of Mexico?

• April 20, 2010

• May 19, 2010

• July 15, 2010

• September 19, 2010

How long did the oil spill last, from the date of the explosion to the date it stopped leaking?

• 4 months

• 6 months

• 3 months

• 5 months

What is the main concern of scientists regarding the oil spill's effect on sea life?

• Decrease in fish population

• High numbers of washed up dolphins

• Oil-covered eggs in bird nests

• Impact on coral reefs

What did Olivia Bouler do to raise money for wildlife organizations dedicated to saving the pelicans in the Gulf Coast?

• Donated her savings

• Sold her drawings

• Wrote a letter to the government

• Organized a charity event

What is the purpose of the book 'Olivia’s Birds: Saving the Gulf'?

• To document the oil spill events

• To share Olivia's love for birds

• To protect the wildlife and restore the Gulf

• To raise awareness about the oil spill

What is the meaning of the word 'erode' as used in the text?

• To travel to another part of the world

• To clean or repair something

• To wear away by water, ice, or wind

• To look closely at a situation

What is the main effect of the oil spill on the marshes along the Louisiana coast?

• Decrease in bird population

• Destruction of nesting grounds

• Increase in fish population

• Erosion of the coastline

What is the main concern regarding the impact of the oil spill on the shorelines?

• Erosion of the coastline

• Destruction of the beaches

• Increase in wildlife population

• Decrease in tourism revenue

What is the purpose of the K-W-L Chart mentioned in the text?

• To summarize the oil spill events

• To document the research topic

• To organize knowledge about the oil spill

• To outline the Gulf Oil Spill Research Conference

What is the main effect of the oil spill on the sea life in the Gulf of Mexico?

• High numbers of washed up dolphins

• Destruction of coral reefs

• Erosion of the coastline

• Increase in fish population