Asked by Tholia Pickett on Apr 26, 2024

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Which oil company owned the oil tanker that spilled a large amount of oil off the coast of Alaska in 1989? 

A)  Sunoco 
B)  Alaska 
C)  Gulf 
D)  ExxonMobil

Oil Tanker

A large ship designed for the transportation of oil in bulk, playing a critical role in the global oil industry's logistics.

ExxonMobil

An American multinational oil and gas corporation, one of the world's largest publicly traded energy providers and chemical manufacturers.

  • Determine the techniques used for the avoidance and cleanup of oil spills.
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Claire ThibodeauxApr 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The oil tanker that spilled a large amount of oil off the coast of Alaska in 1989 was owned by ExxonMobil. Thus, option D is the correct answer. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not relate to this incident.