1.The Deepwater Horizon spill was the largest recorded oil spill, releasing ______ million  gallons into the Gulf of Mexico a. 34 b. 50 c. 75 d. 134 2. When taken together, how large an area could the spilled oil slick cover? a. 22,500 mi2 b. 34,400 mi2 c. 43,300 mi2 d. 51,600 mi2 3. Based on the information presented thus far, which type of marine life was likely impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill? a. Shrimp and other shellfish b. Sea turtles and marine birds c. Fish and sharks d. All of the above 4. As shown in Figure 2, the oil spill impacted ______.  a. surface waters only b. the deep ocean only c. the entire water column

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1.The Deepwater Horizon spill was the largest recorded oil spill, releasing ______ million 
gallons into the Gulf of Mexico

a. 34
b. 50
c. 75
d. 134

2. When taken together, how large an area could the spilled oil slick cover?
a. 22,500 mi2
b. 34,400 mi2
c. 43,300 mi2
d. 51,600 mi2

3. Based on the information presented thus far, which type of marine life was likely impacted
by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?
a. Shrimp and other shellfish
b. Sea turtles and marine birds
c. Fish and sharks
d. All of the above

4. As shown in Figure 2, the oil spill impacted ______. 
a. surface waters only
b. the deep ocean only
c. the entire water column

 

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