TASCO Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 30 of 30
In cleaning up an oil spill, straw is an example of a
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Direct Answer
Option C: sorbent
Straw is an organic material with natural absorbent properties used to soak up spilled oil. In maritime pollution response, such materials are classified as sorbents because they collect liquid through absorption or adsorption.
All Options
A
blocker
B
chemical agent
C
sorbent
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Straw is an organic material with natural absorbent properties used to soak up spilled oil. In maritime pollution response, such materials are classified as sorbents because they collect liquid through absorption or adsorption.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (TASCO).
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