The Dangers of Oil Spills

The Dangers of Oil Spills

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A ship near the Shetland Islands lost power due to fuel contamination, causing a minor oil spill. Efforts to control the spill were hampered by worsening weather, which eventually made the situation uncontrollable. The spill threatened local industries like salmon farming, but the light nature of the oil and storm activity helped disperse the slick, reducing potential damage.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial cause of the Brayer losing power?

Fuel contamination

Navigation error

Severe weather

Mechanical failure

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary method attempted to control the oil slick?

Burning the oil on the surface

Pumping oil back into the ship

Using dispersant from aircraft

Deploying inflatable barriers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were the aircraft unable to continue their operations?

Lack of fuel

Mechanical issues

Severe weather conditions

Communication failure

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which local industry was most threatened by the oil spill?

Textile manufacturing

Timber production

Salmon farming

Tourism

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural factors helped mitigate the oil spill's impact?

Low wind speeds

High temperatures

Calm seas

Heavy storm activity