Question 2287 Deck General

You are correct, the answer is B) sorbent. Straw is considered a sorbent material when used in oil spill cleanup operations. Sorbents are materials that can absorb or adsorb oil and other petroleum products from the surface of water or land. Straw, along with other natural materials like peat moss or sawdust, are commonly used as sorbents due to their ability to effectively collect and contain spilled oil. The other answer choices are incorrect because chemical agents are substances used to break down or disperse the oil, blockers are physical barriers used to contain the spill, and none of the above does not apply in this case.