Sea Life Washes Ashore Following Mauritius Oil Spill

Sea Life Washes Ashore Following Mauritius Oil Spill

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A massive oil spill occurred near Mauritius after a Japanese tanker ran aground on a reef. Environmentalists are calling for an investigation into the spill's impact on marine life. The tanker broke into two parts and was deliberately sunk.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nationality of the tanker involved in the Mauritius oil spill?

Chinese

Japanese

American

Indian

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the oil spill occur?

Atlantic Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Indian Ocean

Arctic Ocean

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are environmentalists demanding in response to the oil spill?

A ban on fishing

A new oil drilling project

An investigation into the spill

A celebration of marine life

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long after hitting the reef did the tanker break into two parts?

20 days

11 days

5 days

15 days

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action was taken with the tanker after it broke into two parts?

It was repaired

It was left as it was

It was deliberately sunk

It was towed away