A mechanic shop begins dumping its used car fluids, like motor oil, into the gutters that empty into an ocean bay. How will this impact the marine life of the bay? (2 points)

The pollutants will not impact marine life in the bay.

The pollutants will dissolve in the freshwater of the bay.

The pollutants will disrupt oxygen absorption in fish.

The pollutants will kill all marine mammals in the bay.

The correct answer is: [C]:
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"The pollutants will disrupt oxygen absorption in fish."
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Choice [A]: "The pollutants will NOT impact marine life in the bay."
is INCORRECT —especially with a high amount contaminants.
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Choice [B]: "The pollutants will dissolve in the freshwater of the bay." ;
is INCORRECT. These types of pollutants are not soluble in freshwater/ nor marine water.
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Choice [D]: "The pollutants will kill ALL marine mammals in the baby."
is INCORRECT. Such an effect would be VERY drastic. Also, the effects would not affect mammals only. Let us consider answer choice: [C]: ;
→ as follows:
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Choice [C]: "The pollutants will disrupt oxygen absorption in fish."
This choice makes the most sense—and is the correct answer choice.
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