Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
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What was the reason for the Exxon Valdez running aground on March 24, 1989?

  • To conduct maintenance work
  • To maximize speed
  • To follow the designated tanker lanes
  • To avoid icebergs (correct)
  • How many gallons of crude oil spilled in Prince William Sound as a result of the Exxon Valdez incident?

  • 11 million gallons (correct)
  • 8 million gallons
  • 15 million gallons
  • 5 million gallons
  • Which of the following marine animals was NOT directly mentioned as a victim of the Exxon Valdez oil spill?

  • Polar bears (correct)
  • Harbor seals
  • Sea otters
  • Seabirds
  • What could have significantly reduced the amount of the oil spill from the Exxon Valdez according to estimates?

    <p>Implementation of a double-hull structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose do green shipping corridors serve?

    <p>To avoid sensitive marine habitats</p> Signup and view all the answers

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