Cambridge IGCSE · Environmental Management (0680)

Impact of oil pollution: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Impact of oil pollution.

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Question 1

1 mark

How does oil pollution primarily affect the survival of marine birds?

Question 2

1 mark

The following data shows the percentage decrease in tourism revenue for four coastal regions after a major oil spill:
Region W: \(15\%\)
Region X: \(45\%\)
Region Y: \(30\%\)
Region Z: \(60\%\)
Which region experienced the greatest economic impact on its tourism industry?

Question 3

1 mark

Why is oil pollution in mangrove swamps particularly damaging to the long-term health of the ecosystem?

Question 4

1 mark

Which human activity is a major cause of large-scale oil pollution in marine and coastal environments?

Question 5

1 mark

What is a significant consequence of oil pollution on coral reef ecosystems?

Question 6

2 marks

Describe how oil pollution that washes ashore can damage the ecosystem of a sandy beach.

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Question 7

3 marks

Explain how the use of double-hulled oil tankers reduces the risk of marine pollution in the event of a low-speed collision compared to single-hulled vessels.

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Question 8

4 marks

Oil spills in marine environments have devastating ecological consequences.
(a) Describe how oil pollution affects the insulating properties of a sea bird's feathers and the consequences for the bird.
(b) Explain the impact of an oil spill on coral reef ecosystems, specifically mentioning the effect on sunlight penetration and photosynthesis.

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Question 9

7 marks

The environmental impacts of an oil spill extend far beyond the immediate surface slick.
(a) Explain why an oil spill on a sandy beach can be more difficult to manage and have longer-lasting impacts than a spill in the open ocean.
(b) Describe the physiological effects of ingested oil on marine mammals such as seals or sea otters.
(c) Discuss the long-term consequences of oil pollution on the reproduction rates of fish populations in affected coastal nurseries.

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