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100
What was the name of the rig that exploded and sank?
What is Deepwater Horizon
100
What small "robots" have been used to install and monitor response efforts on the ocean floor?
What are ROV's
100
The public opinion of BP has improved since April 20, 2010. True or False
What is False
100
How many reptiles have been found dead due to the oil spill? (excluding turtles)
What is one.
100
The BP Deepwater Horizon Oil spill is the largest oil spill to date. True or False
What is True
200
What was the date of the explosion?
What is April 20, 2010
200
What was it called when garbage was pumped into the well to attempt to stop the leaking of oil?
What is the "junk shot"
200
How many claims have been filed with BP since April 20, 2010?
What is 114,000 claims
200
What are 2 methods of cleaning up the oil that could harm the environment?
What is burning off and use of dispersants.
200
Who was the acting CEO of BP when the explosion happened?
Who is Tony Hayward
300
What gas caused the explosion?
What is Methane
300
Why did the Subsea Oil recovery system fail?
What is hydrate crystal formation
300
How much has BP spent on the oil spill since April 20, 2010?
What is 4 billion US dollars
300
Dolphins in the coast have been seen acting in what manner?
What is drunk.
300
How many days has the oil spill been going on?
What is 99 days
400
How many people were killed? Injured?
11, 17
400
What is the nickname of the cap in place on the well at this time?
What is Top Hat Number 10
400
What is the program called that employs private ships for gulf cleanup?
What is Vessels of Opportunity
400
The Gulf is home to how many endangered species?
What is 12
400
BP now plans to expand their drilling operations. True or False
What is False
500
At how many feet of water is the rig capable of operating?
What is 8,000 feet
500
What is the long term solution to the leaking oil well?
What are relief wells
500
What is the payout from BP for a months salary for a fisherman in the gulf?
What is 5,000 US dollars
500
What was the main dispersant first used to clean up the oil spill?
What is Corexit
500
What type of oil was spilled? Vegetable, Crude, Canola, or Peanut?
What is Crude