Global Issues Flashcards

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1
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Where did the oil rig disaster occur?

A

Gulf of Mexico (coastline of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida)

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2
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How many people died in the oil rig disaster?

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11

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3
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How many people were injured in the oil rig disaster?

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17

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4
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How many barrels were leaked into the sea per day during the oil rig disaster?

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40,000 barrels, although scientists think it’s 60,000

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5
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How long did it take for plugs to block the leak of the oil rig disaster?

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4/5 months

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What caused the oil rig disaster?

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High pressure, lack of safety (bipassed alarms) and cost cutting measures

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What are the consequences of the oil rig disaster?

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Decline in fishing industry, food web threatened, 500+ endangered species died and sunken oil collects along the coast line (still harms birds)

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What percent of income did the fishing industry provide from the Gulf of Mexico?

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80%

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9
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How was the bp oil rig managed after the spill?

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Pom-Poms, containment booms, corexit fluid and controlled burning

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If the ocean was shrunk to the size of an Olympic swimming pool, how much oil would have been spilt?

A

1 water droplet

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When was the Aletsch glacier given world heritage status?

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2001

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Where is the Aletsch glacier located?

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Switzerland, Swiss Alps of Jungfraul

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What is the environmental importance of the Aletsch glacier?

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Largest in Europe, ‘spectacular beauty’ and protected area exceeds 80,000 hectares

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What is the scientific importance of the Aletsch glacier?

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Provides information for geologists, provides contemporary information for climate change and some lichens are only found there worldwide

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What is the economic importance of the Aletsch glacier?

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Tourism generates a sustainable economy

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How is the Aletsch glacier tourism managed?

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Popular view points have cafes located, seating along walkways are made of sustainable material and used to inform visitors about impacts of current issues

17
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What is the management of scientific issues on the Aletsch glacier?

A

Measuring the glacier allows an understanding of the rate of retreat from climate change

18
Q

Quote on poorly managed disasters?

A

The consequences have to be addressed and lessons learned to avoid similar future disasters

19
Q

When did the BP oil rig disaster occur?

A

20th April 2010