Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Assessment

What year did the Deepwater Horizon oil spill occur?

• 2008
• 2010
• 2012
• 2015

How deep was the exploratory well that BP began drilling?

• 2,000 feet
• 3,000 feet
• 5,000 feet
• 7,000 feet

What was the name of the drilling platform involved in the spill?

• Ocean Explorer
• Deepwater Horizon
• Gulf Guardian
• Sea Driller

Which company owned the Deepwater Horizon drilling platform?

• BP
• Halliburton
• Transocean
• Chevron

How many workers were killed as a result of the explosion?

• 5
• 7
• 11
• 17

What caused the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon?

• Human error
• Blowout
• Equipment failure
• Natural disaster

How many barrels of oil per day were estimated to be released into the ocean after the blowout?

• 5,000 to 10,000
• 20,000 to 40,000
• 50,000 to 70,000
• 80,000 to 100,000

What critical safety device failed during the incident?

• Oil separator
• Blowout preventer
• Emergency alarm
• Safety valve

How long did it take to successfully cap the well?

• 45 days
• 60 days
• 87 days
• 100 days

Which method was NOT used in the cleanup efforts?

• Controlled fires
• Dispersants
• Sediment dredging
• Absorbent booms