Approximately how much oil spilled into Prince William Sound after the Exxon Valdez grounding?

Q: Approximately how much oil spilled into Prince William Sound after the Exxon Valdez grounding?

Approximately 11 million gallons Approximately 11 million gallons of crude oil spilled from eight holed cargo tanks — one of the most devastating human-caused environmental disasters in US history, prompting major changes including the US Oil Pollution Act of 1990.

A. Around 500,000 gallons

B. The full cargo of over 50 million gallons

C. Under 100,000 gallons

D. Approximately 11 million gallons

You're asked to test a deck crane grab after electrical repairs nearby. As the grab is hoisted, what should have happened first?

A. Nothing — a test lift can proceed immediately after repairs

B. The area within the grab's swing radius should be cleared of personnel before the lift

C. Testing should wait until cargo operations begin

D. Only the crane operator needs to be aware the lift is happening

A toolbox talk held before a lifting operation should explicitly cover which of the following?

A. Only the weather forecast for the next watch

B. The lunch schedule for the deck team

C. Who must remain clear of the exclusion zone while the lift takes place

D. The cargo manifest for the next port

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