The BP Oil Spill Disaster and Its Aftermath

How many liters of crude oil were spilled into the Gulf of Mexico by BP?

• 700 million liters

• 600 million liters

• 500 million liters

• 400 million liters

What was used to try and break up the massive oil slick?

• Chemical dispersant

• Soap

• Water

• Sand

What was the immediate effect of using the chemical dispersant on the oil?

• The oil doubled in volume

• The oil exploded

• The oil disappeared

• The oil solidified

What health issues arose after the oil spill cleanup?

• Enhanced marine life

• Improved air quality

• People started getting sick

• Increased happiness

How many liters of chemical dispersant were used on the spill?

• Five million liters

• Four million liters

• Three million liters

• Two million liters

What was the condition of the area after the official cleanup?

• Turned into a desert

• Completely restored

• Became a tourist attraction

• Still poisoned

What did residents document for three years after the spill?

• Unchanged marine life

• Steady stream of tourists

• Steady stream of dying wildlife

• Continuous oil eruptions

What did the chemical dispersant mixed with oil increase the toxicity by?

• 12 fold

• 32 fold

• 22 fold

• 52 fold

What neurological disorder was mentioned as being caused by the chemicals?

• Parkinson's disease

• Alzheimer's disease

• Epilepsy

• Toxic encephalopathy

What did BP claim about the dispersants used?

• A temporary solution

• Harmful to marine life

• An effective, time-tested response tool

• Ineffective and outdated