The 2010 Deepwater Oil Spill ________

question 59

Multiple Choice

The 2010 Deepwater Oil Spill ________.

• A) happened because of government interference
• B) was the worst maritime spill in U.S. history
• C) will actually decrease the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
• D) has not left any lasting effects
• E) was not an accident

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In research, this is a variable that is expected to change as a result of manipulation of the independent variable.

Climate Change

The systematic increase in worldwide surface temperatures and the resulting ecological change.

Severe Storms

Extreme weather phenomena that can cause significant damage and hazard, including hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and hailstorms.

Covert Participant Observation

The form of participant observation wherein the observed individuals are not told that they are being studied.