Earth Science and Natural Resources Worksheet

What resources do you think were affected by the oil spill?

• Water, soil, and wildlife were affected by the oil spill.

• Only the air was affected by the oil spill.

• Only the plants were affected by the oil spill.

• No resources were affected by the oil spill.

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According to the passage, what was the Deepwater Horizon event?

• A) A hurricane

• B) An oil spill

• C) A volcanic eruption

• D) An earthquake

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Oil spills are a form of ________, which is when harmful materials called pollutants are introduced to the natural environment.

• pollution

• erosion

• photosynthesis

• condensation

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What was one major consequence of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on marine life in the Gulf of Mexico?

• Increased fish populations

• Widespread death of marine animals

• Improved water quality

• Expansion of coral reefs

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True or False: The Deepwater Horizon oil spill only impacted water and did not affect food supply, plants, or other resources.

• True

• False

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Why did many Earth scientists urge us to remember the problems with fossil fuels after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?

• Because fossil fuels are a limited resource and cause environmental damage

• Because fossil fuels are the only source of energy

• Because fossil fuels are inexpensive and easy to use

• Because fossil fuels are renewable and clean

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When oil spills occur what is it that typically pollutes the ocean?

• crude oil

• gasoline

• diesel

• methane

• natural gas

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How are oil spills caused? (Select all that apply)

• tankers

• rigs

• bombs

• air planes

• natural causes

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