Question 140Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief70% to pass
In cleaning up an oil spill, the use of straw or reclaimed paper fibers would be an example of which type of oil removal?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) Absorbent removal.
The use of straw or reclaimed paper fibers to clean up an oil spill would be considered an absorbent removal method. Absorbents are materials that can physically soak up and contain oil, preventing it from spreading further. Straw and paper fibers are common examples of absorbents used in oil spill cleanup operations.
The other answer choices are incorrect because chemical agents are used to disperse or break down the oil (not physically remove it), and mechanical removal refers to physical barriers or skimmers that contain and collect the oil, rather than absorbents.
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