Which of the Following Is Incorrect in Describing the Exxon

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is incorrect in describing the Exxon Valdez oil tanker spill?

• A) It occurred March 24, 1989 in Prince William Sound.
• B) It involved 41.64 million liters (11 million gallons) of oil.
• C) It spilled from a double-hulled, modern tanker on an assigned route.
• D) It struck a reef outside the normal shipping lane.
• E) It contaminated and ruined portions of 2415 km (1500 mi) of coastline.

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