OIL
crude: raw and unprocessed
refined: processed to removed impurities
Where did Exxon Valdez occur?
Prince William Sound, Alaska
Where did the Deepwater Horizon oil spill occur?
Gulf of Mexico
What is it called when a chemical is used to break down the oil to smaller particles
Dispersion
What type of oil contributes to most oil spills?
Crude oil
How much did Exxon end up paying as a consequence?
500 million dollars
Which company was responsible for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?
BP
What is the CON of the burning method?
air pollution & leaves behind a residue
Name one use of oil
1. transportation
2. feedstock
3. heating
4. electricity
Exposure to ___ was seen to cause developmental impacts in salmon and herrings
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
1. damage soil structure
2. damage plant roots
the oil collected can be reused
3 Countries that are the largest users of crude oil
USA, China, Japan
Oil Pollution Act (1990)
Name 1 reason why coral reef is good for the environment?
1. habitat for marine life
2. prevent coastline erosions
3. filter water
4. produce oxygen
What is the washing method typically used for?
Washing sediments (sand)
3 Countries that are the largest contributor to crude oil production
USA, Saudi Arabia, Russia
Which organism will take the longest to/never recover from the Exxon Valdez oil spill?
Killer whale or herrings
What is the active ingredient in the chemical dispersant COREXIT 9500A?
DSS (sodium trimethlsilypropanesulfonate)