CLEAN: Better weather spurs hope over US oil spill

The video tutorial explains a vessel of opportunity skimming system used for oil spill operations. It covers the components involved, such as tractor trailers and Strikeforce members, and discusses the role of disbursements in breaking down oil. The tutorial highlights the importance of weather conditions for effective operations and describes the boom system used to collect oil. It also addresses the challenges faced in oil spill operations, including resource allocation and the need for favorable weather conditions.

What is the primary function of the vessel of opportunity skimming system?

• To transport oil to refineries

• To monitor weather conditions

• To apply chemical dispersions

• To collect oil from the water surface

How do chemical dispersions assist in oil spill management?

• They prevent oil from reaching the shore

• They speed up the natural breakdown of oil

• They repel oil from marine life

• They absorb oil from the water

Why is weather a critical factor in the effectiveness of oil spill operations?

• It impacts the collection efficiency of skimmers

• It determines the availability of resources

• It affects the visibility of oil

• It influences the speed of oil breakdown

What is the role of the boom system in oil spill operations?

• To disperse oil into smaller droplets

• To collect oil in a confined area

• To transport oil to storage facilities

• To measure the thickness of oil layers

What challenge does choppy sea pose to the skimming operation?

• It delays the deployment of resources

• It causes the skimmer to collect more water

• It increases the amount of oil collected

• It makes the boom system ineffective