Towns Fear Oil Spill Clean Up Will End Soon

Towns Fear Oil Spill Clean Up Will End Soon

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies

University

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The video discusses the discovery of oil in Palm Door Bay by locals, raising concerns about seafood safety and the local economy. Government responses and economic challenges are highlighted, along with community resilience in the face of past disasters like Hurricane Katrina. The video concludes with concerns about the future economic impact on the community.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern of the local fishermen regarding the oil spill in Palm Door Bay?

The loss of fishing equipment

The increase in oil prices

The potential harm to the seafood industry

The impact on tourism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of the person appointed by President Obama in response to the oil spill?

To negotiate with BP for compensation

To manage the cleanup operations

To oversee the distribution of financial aid

To develop a strategy for Gulf restoration

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Hurricane Katrina continue to affect the region years after it made landfall?

By increasing the population

By causing frequent power outages

By improving infrastructure

By leaving lasting scars on the town

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the concern of the parish president regarding the media coverage of the oil spill?

That attention would fade, leaving the community unsupported

That it would lead to stricter regulations

That it would cause panic among residents

That it would attract too many tourists

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does the shrimping industry face due to the oil spill?

Increased competition from other regions

The risk of churning up oil during fishing

A decrease in shrimp population

Higher taxes on seafood exports