1. Answer the following questions about the trans-Alaska pipeline: (see article and "Background" below the questions for the answers)
a) How long is the pipeline?
b) When was the pipeline built?
c) Between what two places does the pipeline move oil?
d) How many barrels per day does the pipeline carry?

2. What does the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company do?

3. Why has the trans-Alaska pipeline been shut down for almost 3 days?

4. How much oil was spilled before the leak was contained?

5. To get the pipeline operating again, Alyeska Pipeline is considering bypassing the leak with temporary piping. Why are they considering this option?

6. Why doesn't the Alyeska Pipeline Co. like to shut down the pipeline in the winter?