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It took 87 days to stop the flow of oil from the Deepwater Horizon incident. What does this fact MOST suggest about drilling for oil in the ocean? A. It is irresponsible not to be prepared for accidents. B. Few are concerned about the environmental impact of accidents. C. It is a reasonable means of obtaining vast amounts of oil. D. Each step is more time-consuming than when drilling on land.

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Answer: The fact that it took 87 days to stop the flow of oil from the Deepwater Horizon incident MOST suggests that drilling for oil in the ocean is irresponsible without proper preparation for accidents. Option A is the correct answer. This incident caused widespread environmental damage and demonstrated the need for effective safety measures and response plans to be in place before drilling for oil in the ocean.

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