Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

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What was the main concern about the oil gushing from the deepest parts of the Gulf?

The difficulty in capturing the oil at that depth

The impact on local seafood businesses

Potential harm to marine life at various depths (correct)

The effect on the water's salinity levels

What method did BP officials attempt to use to stop the spread of the oil spill?

Drilling relief wells

Burning off the oil (correct)

Chemical dispersants

Creating a larger cap by August

What was one concern raised by scientists regarding the use of chemicals to break up the oil spill?

The unknown impact on marine life (correct)

The lack of effectiveness in breaking up the oil

The rapid degradation of the chemicals in water

The short-term benefits for the environment

What did BP hope to achieve by drilling relief wells in response to the oil spill?

Reduce the flow of oil away from the damaged area Signup and view all the answers

Why were local restaurant businesses in danger due to the oil spill?

Potential contamination of seafood with harmful chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What was a major challenge faced by scientists trying to rescue animals affected by the spill?

Limited knowledge about the extent of animal sickness Signup and view all the answers

What caused the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig?

A bubble of methane gas from deep inside the earth Signup and view all the answers

What purpose does a 'blowout preventer' serve on an oil rig like Deepwater Horizon?

To seal off the well and prevent oil spills and explosions Signup and view all the answers

Why did the bubble of methane gas grow larger as it traveled up the pipe?

Due to reduced pressure in shallower water Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the safety tests that Deepwater Horizon failed just hours before the explosion?

To ensure that the rig's systems were functioning properly Signup and view all the answers

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What was the main concern about the oil gushing from the deepest parts of the Gulf?

What method did BP officials attempt to use to stop the spread of the oil spill?

What was one concern raised by scientists regarding the use of chemicals to break up the oil spill?

What did BP hope to achieve by drilling relief wells in response to the oil spill?

Why were local restaurant businesses in danger due to the oil spill?

What was a major challenge faced by scientists trying to rescue animals affected by the spill?

What caused the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig?

What purpose does a 'blowout preventer' serve on an oil rig like Deepwater Horizon?

Why did the bubble of methane gas grow larger as it traveled up the pipe?

What was the purpose of the safety tests that Deepwater Horizon failed just hours before the explosion?

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