Environmental Engineering and Oil Spill Clean Up Quiz

Which method uses microorganisms to break down oil?

• Manual removal

• Bioremediation

• Skimmer

• In-situ burning

What is the function of powders and granules?

• To burn oil

• To absorb oil

• To disperse oil

• To pump oil

Which method involves using heat to clean oil spills off rocks?

• High-pressure washing

• Oil boom

• Sawdust

• Gelatin treatment

What is a potential downside of using hay on large masses of water?

• It evaporates quickly

• It can become a pollutant

• It is too expensive

• It is not effective

What is the role of small droplets in bioremediation?

• They slow down the clean-up process

• They increase the oil spill size

• They result in a quicker clean-up

• They repel microbes

What does manual removal of oil involve?

• Using machines to remove oil

• Using hand tools such as rakes, shovels, pans, and brooms

• Using chemicals to dissolve oil

• Using fire to burn oil

In what situation is manual removal of oil especially useful?

• In deep ocean waters

• In oiled shorelines with limited access

• In areas with high temperatures

• In areas with strong winds

What is the only method available when heavy machinery cannot reach oil-polluted areas?

• High-pressure washing

• Manual removal

• Chemical dispersants

• Biological agents

What is a common and highly effective method for beach cleanups?

• Chemical dispersants

• Manual removal

• Burning

• Skimming

What is the main advantage of mechanical removal over manual removal?

• It is cheaper

• It is faster

• It is more environmentally friendly

• It requires fewer people