Which of the following statements is true or accurate about the Deepwater Horizon event of 2010?
A)The event affected only the deep water marine life.
B)The cleanup of the spill was relatively fast because the blowout was near the surface.
C)Much of the spill was broken down by bacteria or evaporated from the water's surface.
D)This was the first large-scale spill of crude oil into marine ecosystems.

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Much of the oil spilled in the Deepwater Horizon event was broken down by bacteria or evaporated from the water's surface. However, some damage was done to marine life and the environment. The cleanup efforts were also extensive and took several years to complete. Option A is incorrect because the event affected marine life in all water depths, not just the deep sea. Option B is incorrect because the blowout occurred at a depth of 5,000 feet, making it difficult to contain and clean up quickly. Option D is incorrect because there have been several large-scale oil spills before the Deepwater Horizon event.

Which of the Following Statements Is True or Accurate About