Resource Quiz

What happened to the Deepwater Horizon rig two days after the explosion?

• It was repaired.

• It was towed to shore.

• It sunk.

• It was relocated.

What began spewing into the ocean after the Deepwater Horizon rig sunk?

• Natural gas

• Oil

• Water

• Sand

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What is the Deepwater Horizon oil spill regarded as?

• A minor oil spill

• A routine environmental event

• One of the largest environmental disasters in American history

• A successful oil extraction

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The three types of spills are tanker, well, and

• pipeline

• rigs

• plants

• warehouses

What year did the Gulf War Oil Spill happen?

• 1991

• 1908

• 1974

• 2020

Which country intentionally caused the Gulf War oil spill?

• Iraq

• Kuwait

• Qatar

• Oman

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What's the name of the invention that put out the Gulf War oil well fires?

• Big Papa

• Big Red

• Big Wind

• Big Meech

Which method of oil spill cleanup can result in air pollution?

• Booms and Mechanical Removal

• Combustion

• Dispersants

• Filtration

What is a common disadvantage of all oil spill cleanup methods?

• They are all 100% effective

• They all have environmental impacts

• They are all inexpensive

• They require no manpower

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Which method of oil spill cleanup uses chemicals to enhance natural breakdown?

• Booms and Mechanical Removal

• Combustion

• Dispersants

• Filtration

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