What is the primary focus of bioremediation in the context of oil spills?

Bioremediation of Oil Spills

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Physically removing oil from the environment
Preventing oil spills from occurring
Employing living organisms to degrade contaminants
Using chemical agents to clean oil spills
2.
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Which organisms are primarily used in bioremediation to remove contaminants?
Reptiles and mammals
Fish and amphibians
Microbes and bacteria
Insects and birds
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is one of the major health impacts of oil spills on humans?
Improved immune system
Heart damage
Increased growth
Enhanced vision
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant challenge in bioremediation of oil spills?
Excessive availability of petroleum
Inefficiency in anoxic environments
Overabundance of nutrients
Rapid degradation of all contaminants
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the use of indigenous microorganisms preferred over genetically engineered ones in bioremediation?
They are less effective
They require more nutrients
They are more adaptable to the environment
They are more expensive
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What factor is NOT mentioned as affecting the success of bioremediation?
pH levels
Temperature
Nutrient availability
Wind speed
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential solution to improve the biodegradation of asphaltenes?
Using chemical dispersants
Harvesting and culturing indigenous microbes
Increasing the amount of oil spilled
Reducing the temperature of the environment
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