{"id":58004,"date":"2024-04-16T01:11:52","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T01:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=58004"},"modified":"2024-04-16T01:11:52","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T01:11:52","slug":"torrey-canyon-is-famous-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/torrey-canyon-is-famous-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Torrey Canyon is famous for"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Gulf of War&#8221; option2=&#8221;Industries&#8221; option3=&#8221;Electric Potential&#8221; option4=&#8221;Oil spillage&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is D. Oil spillage.<\/p>\n<p>The Torrey Canyon was an oil tanker that ran aground off the coast of Cornwall, England, on March 18, 1967. The resulting oil spill was one of the largest in history, covering an area of over 100 miles (160 km) of coastline and killing an estimated 100,000 seabirds. The spill also had a significant impact on the local economy, as many businesses were forced to close due to the contamination of the coastline.<\/p>\n<p>The Torrey Canyon disaster was a major wake-up call for the world, and led to a number of changes in the way that oil tankers are operated and regulated. It also helped to raise awareness of the dangers of oil spills and the importance of protecting the environment.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are incorrect because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A. Gulf of War: The Gulf War was a major conflict that took place in the Persian Gulf region from August 2, 1990, to February 28, 1991. The war was fought between Iraq and a coalition of 35 countries led by the United States. The Torrey Canyon disaster occurred 30 years before the Gulf War.<\/li>\n<li>B. Industries: The Torrey Canyon was not an industry. It was an oil tanker.<\/li>\n<li>C. Electric Potential: The Torrey Canyon disaster was not caused by an electric potential. 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