Analysis of Some Areas That Were Affected by Oil Spills

question 42

Essay

Analysis of some areas that were affected by oil spills have shown that cleaned areas were in worse shape than areas left alone. How can this be and what do these studies tell us about the way we approach oil spills?

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Definitions:

Primary Visual Cortex

The region of the brain located in the occipital lobe that receives, integrates, and processes visual information from the retinas.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions.

Occipital

Pertaining to the occipital lobe of the brain, which is primarily responsible for visual processing.

Agnosia

A disorder characterized by the inability to recognize and identify objects or persons, due to damage in specific brain areas.