TROUBLE ON THE BEACH

The video discusses the environmental impact of oil pollution, particularly on birds and beaches in Britain. It highlights a demonstration in Brighton to address tarry lumps on beaches and explores methods for treating liquid oil pollution, including the use of emulsions and water hosing to disperse oil.

What is the main environmental issue discussed in the first section?

• Deforestation

• Plastic waste

• Oil discharge by ships

• Air pollution

What is the primary method used to save birds affected by oil?

• Feeding them special food

• Relocation

• Special shampoo treatment

• Building shelters

What is the purpose of the machine demonstrated at Brighton?

• To recycle plastic

• To plant trees

• To remove tarry lumps from beaches

• To clean the air

How is liquid oil treated on beaches according to the final section?

• By freezing it

• By spraying a mixture to form an emulsion

• By burying it

• By burning it

What happens to the oil after the emulsion is formed?

• It solidifies

• It evaporates

• It is absorbed by the sand

• It can be washed away by water