Question

Which of these are true regarding the impact of oil spills?

• A. Oil spills affect the marine ecosystem in a harmful way by having a direct impact on birds and mammals.
• B. Oil spills affect the coral reefs that act as a habitat for marine animals.
• C. Oil spills help marine animals to locate their young.
• D. When humans are exposed to oil spills they develop health issues relating to respiration.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A Oil spills affect the marine ecosystem in a harmful way by having a direct impact on birds and mammals.
B Oil spills affect the coral reefs that act as a habitat for marine animals.
D When humans are exposed to oil spills they develop health issues relating to respiration.

Some of the effects of oil spills are:
When humans are exposed to oil spills they develop health issues relating to respiration.
Oil spills affect the marine ecosystem in a harmful way by having a direct impact on birds and mammals.
Oil spills affect the coral reefs that act as a habitat for marine animals.
Oil spills prevent marine animals from using smell to locate their young.