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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Answers for "Scientists watch for environmental effects of Gulf of Mexico oil spill" Article

Q1) Why are scientists worried about the oil spill reaching the marshes ?

Ans: It is because the cord-grass marshes are nurseries of animals like baby shrimps, tortoises and lots more . Due to the oil spill , it could bring sensitive young animals in contact with toxic oil or cause their parents to plunge into oily waters looking for food for their young . The toxic oil is poisonous and could kill lifes of innocent marine creatures . If marshes die , it could remove a natural barrier that takes the punch out of waves before they hit Louisiana's fast-eroding coast.

Q2) Explain how some of the marine and wildlife has been affected by the oil spill.

Ans: Oil is damaging for birds because it coats their feathers, destroying the natural chemistry that keeps them buoyant, warm and able to fly. When the birds try to remove the oil , they can swallow it and get poisoned. Scientists said that among other wildlife, some fish would swim to oil-free places. The situation is worse for dolphins as they can inhales fumes from the oil when they come up to the surface of the sea to breathe twice a minute.

Q3) Suggest which industries may be affected by the oil spill and explain how.

Ans: I think that the Seafood industries will be affected by the oil spill. It is because almost all of the marine creatures like fishes, abalones, crabs and lots more, cannot be consumed as the oil is poisonous and toxic. If we cannot consume it, the Seafood industries' business will be badly affected.

Q4) Put yourself in the position of the marine and wildlife that have been affected. How would you feel?

Ans: I will feel angry as the oil spill wiped out lots and lots of innocent lifes of the marine and wildlife. Humans are careless and they must clear this oily mess ASAP! If not , more lifes will be killed by the oil spill !

Q5) What do you think your role is in conversing the environment ?

Ans: I think my role is to do the 3Rs in my daily life in order to save and help the environment to be better ! :)