Oil Spill

If released into the ocean, the oil floats on top of the water, but does not reach the shore (beach).

• True

• False

• Maybe

• Unsure

Answer explanation

Oil can and does oftentimes reach the shore and it can spread into whichever environment it has been released into during the spill.

An oil spill only affects the marine life (ocean plants and animals) that live near the surface because the oil floats on top.

• true

• false

• maybe

• unsure

Answer explanation

The oil from an oil spill starts by floating on top, but as time passes, the oil will sink down to affect ALL life in the ocean and it can spread to the shoreline too.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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Oil spills are caused by human action.

• True

• False

• Maybe

• Unsure

Answer explanation

Yep! So, if our actions are causing oil spills, then shouldn´t we be able to prevent and stop them too?

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

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What sphere does an oil spill affect?

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

How do we currently clean up an oil spill?

• Remove all coral then burn the oil

• Containment booms

• Chemical dispersal

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

How are oil spills caused?

• Tankers

• Rigs

• bombs

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What is the primary environmental impact of an oil spill in the ocean?

• Damage to marine life

• Increase in ocean temperature

• Reduction in ocean salinity

• Increase in ocean acidity

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Which of the following methods is NOT commonly used to clean up oil spills?

• Bioremediation

• Skimming

• Burning

• Adding salt

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What is the main reason oil spills are difficult to clean up?

• Oil is heavier than water

• Oil spreads quickly over large areas

• Oil dissolves in water

• Oil evaporates rapidly

Which of the following is a long-term effect of oil spills on marine ecosystems?

• Immediate death of fish

• Permanent alteration of habitats

• Temporary increase in fish population

• Increase in water temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4