Crews Race To Limit Damage From Major California Oil Spill

An oil spill of over 120,000 gallons occurred off the coast of Huntington Beach, causing significant environmental damage. The spill has affected wildlife, with dead birds and fish washing ashore. Officials, including the Huntington Beach mayor, have labeled it a potential ecological disaster. A broken pipeline is suspected to be the cause, and it has been shut down to prevent further leakage.

How much oil was spilled into the water near Huntington Beach?

• Less than 100,000 gallons

• Exactly 120,000 gallons

• More than 150,000 gallons

• Over 100,000 gallons

What was one of the major consequences of the oil spill?

• Improved water quality

• New marine species discovered

• Increase in tourism

• Dead birds and fish washing ashore

What did the Huntington Beach mayor describe the oil spill as?

• A minor inconvenience

• A potential ecological disaster

• An economic opportunity

• A routine event

What is believed to be the cause of the oil spill?

• An oil tanker accident

• A broken pipeline

• A natural disaster

• A deliberate act

What action was taken in response to the oil spill?

• The oil line was repaired immediately

• The oil line was ignored

• The oil line was shut down

• The oil line was expanded