Oil Spills Brain Warm-UP

How often do major oil spills (over 5000 barrels) occur worldwide?

• once a year

• once every 3 years

• once every 5 years

• once every 10 years

What is the biggest environmental cost of an oil spill?

• decreased tourism

• growth of algea populations

• death of marine life and damage to ecosystems

• worse local fishing in those areas

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What is one of the most common methods used to clean up oil spills?

• Burning the oil in the ocean

• Using absorbent materials like sponges

• Skimming the oil off the water surface

• Letting the oil naturally evaporate

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Which company was responsible for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico?

• Shell

• ExxonMobil

• BP (British Petroleum)

• Chevron

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Due to the impact of all major oil spills, how many species are believed to have gone extinct or are nearing population collapse?

• Fewer than 5 species

• Around 10 species

• Approximately 20 species

• Over 50 species

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How many gallons of oil from Deep water is still in the ocean?

• 26 Million

• 30 Million

• 15 Million

• 35 Million

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