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Which of the following would likely occur as a result of an oil spill in the ocean?

I. The levels of salt and other nutrients typically present in ocean water would greatly increase.
II. There would be no more upwelling of nutrients from cold ocean depths.
III. Humans would be less able to use fish and shellfish from the affected area as food.
IV. There would be global interruptions in the water cycle.
A. III only
B. IV only
C. I and III only
D. I, II, III, and IV

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Answer:

D.

Explanation:

The Oil spill effects on environments and habitats can be catastrophic: they can kill plants and animals, disturb salinity/pH levels, pollute air/water and more. Read more about the types of oil pollution.

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Statements that express occurrences as a result of oil spill in the ocean are:

C: I. The levels of salt and other nutrients typically present in ocean water would greatly increase.

III. Humans would be less able to use fish and shellfish from the affected area as food.

  • An oil spill can be regarded as a of release liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment.

  • This release can be on land or in the body of water especially ocean, however this spillage is very dangerous to aquatic lives which indirectly affects man.

  • Once spillage occur, levels of salt and other nutrients will increase in the ocean and this can harm aquatic lives.

especially the marine ecosystem, due to human activity, and is a form of pollution.

Therefore option C is correct.

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