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Which drilling rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, causing a massive oil spill?

Deepwater Horizon (correct)

Thunderbird

Black Pearl

Titanic

How much crude oil was spilled into the Gulf of Mexico during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?

500 million litres

795 million litres (correct)

1 billion litres

250 million litres

What caused the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig to explode?

Tsunami

Human error

Earthquake

Surge of natural gas (correct)

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was the size of the area covered by the oil spill at its largest?

15,000 sq miles Signup and view all the answers

How many people were killed in the Deepwater Horizon explosion?

11 Signup and view all the answers

What caused the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig to sink?

A natural gas explosion Signup and view all the answers

Who was Win McNamee in relation to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?

A photographer documenting the aftermath of the oil spill Signup and view all the answers