Which Statement Characterizes the Impact of Oil on the Environment

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which statement characterizes the impact of oil on the environment? 

• A) Oil evaporates and undergoes decomposition. 
• B) Estuaries and salt marshes suffer the least damage from oil pollution because they can be effectively cleaned up. 
• C) Recovery is slower if the oil is spilled in warm water than in cold water. 
• D) The environment recovers more slowly from spills of crude oil than from spills of refined oil.

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