What is one of the main reasons oil spills are harmful to birds?

Oil Spill Response Methods and Challenges

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Oil disrupts the birds' ability to regulate body temperature.
Oil changes the color of birds' feathers.
Oil causes birds to become more visible to predators.
Oil makes birds heavier, preventing flight.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was unique about the use of dispersants during the Deepwater Horizon spill?
They were used both on the surface and deep in the ocean.
They were used only on the surface.
They were used only near the shore.
They were used for the first time in history.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What inspired researchers to consider using detergent-like compounds for oil spill mitigation?
The availability of detergents in large quantities.
The effectiveness of detergents in cleaning clothes.
The ability of detergents to repel water.
The cost-effectiveness of detergents.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What challenge did researchers face when developing a new oil spill solution?
Finding a compound that was cost-effective.
Finding a compound that was environmentally friendly.
Finding a compound that could be produced quickly.
Finding a compound that would stick to oil.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role did robots play in the research process?
They cleaned up oil spills in the lab.
They tested thousands of chemical compositions daily.
They mixed oil and water for experiments.
They monitored the environmental impact of oil spills.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the key finding about soy lecithin in the research?
It prevents oil from sticking to surfaces.
It repels oil from organic materials.
It absorbs oil but not water.
It breaks down oil into harmless substances.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the current status of the new oil spill response method?
It is ready for deployment.
It is being used in small-scale spills.
It is at the proof of concept stage.
It has been rejected by regulators.
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