How Huntington Beach was polluted by major oil spill

How Huntington Beach was polluted by major oil spill

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Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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An oil spill released over half a million liters of crude oil onto Huntington Beach, California. The spill was reported on October 2nd, caused by a suspected leak in an underwater pipeline connected to the Ellie oil production platform. The pipeline, operational since 1980, runs from the Beta Field to Long Beach. The spill led to the closure of beaches from Huntington Beach Pier to Newport Beach, affecting popular recreational areas.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction when the oil spill was discovered?

The oil was set on fire to prevent spreading.

Disaster reaction units were activated.

The beaches were immediately cleaned.

Authorities ignored the reports.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the suspected cause of the oil spill?

An oil tanker accident.

A leak in an underwater pipeline.

A natural disaster.

A deliberate act of sabotage.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long is the pipeline suspected to have caused the oil spill?

100 kilometers

50 kilometers

28 kilometers

10 kilometers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which oil production platform is connected to the leaking pipeline?

Newport

Beta

Ellen

Ellie

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected duration for the beach closures due to the oil spill?

A year

A few weeks to months

Indefinitely

A few days