Read It! In 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded and began gushing oil into the Gulf of Mexico. After eight weeks,
up to 100 million gallons (378 million liters) of oil had leaked out. This oil covered the sea life along the shoreline
and throughout a large area of deep water. Estimates vary about the spill's impact on the life cycles of native
animals and plants. Fish may not be able to swim away from the oil. Their eggs may even be harmed. Scientists
found some animals covered in a thick coating of oil. They will be monitoring the Gulf's food chain for years.
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Scientists are about the long-term effects.
А uncertain
B furious
С hushed
D defensive