Which of the following consequences can be caused by an oil spill?

Increase in aquatic vegetation

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Increase in the amount of toxins

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Increase in the amount of dissolved oxygen.

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Increase in fish population

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Solution

The correct option is B Increase in the amount of toxins
Oil is composed of different types of chemical compounds. These compounds are toxic in nature. Hence an oil spill increases the amount of toxins present in a water body. This leads to destruction of aquatic life.

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