__________is caused due to accidental discharge of petroleum products into the water bodies.

Soil pollution

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Thermal pollution

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Industrial pollution

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Oil spill

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The correct option is D
Oil spill

Oil spills are caused due to accidental discharge of petroleum products into the water bodies. The sources can be overturned oil tankers, offshore oil mining, and refineries. It results in the death of a number of aquatic animals.

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