Which of the Following Is the Greatest Effect of Oil

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the greatest effect of oil on marine mammals and birds?

• A) It is toxic to these animals.
• B) It clogs their feeding structures.
• C) It causes them to lose their insulation, leading to death by hypothermia.
• D) It kills their food source.
• E) It suffocates them.

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