8 Questions
Which drilling rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, causing a massive oil spill?
Deepwater Horizon
How much crude oil was spilled into the Gulf of Mexico during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?
795 million litres
What caused the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig to explode?
Surge of natural gas
Which of the following best describes the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on marine life?
Several species suffered negative health effects as a result of the oil spill
What was the size of the area covered by the oil spill at its largest?
15,000 sq miles
How many people were killed in the Deepwater Horizon explosion?
11
What caused the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig to sink?
A natural gas explosion
Who was Win McNamee in relation to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?
A photographer documenting the aftermath of the oil spill
Deepwater Horizon Disaster: Test Your Knowledge on the Largest Oil Spill in U.S. History
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