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Oil will float to the surface of the water.So,any living things in the water cannot get any oxygen and they will die .
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When a ocean spills why does the oil float on water?
Oil is lighter than water.
What is such accidental discharge of oil into water bodies called?
water pollutant
How oil spills pollute the water?
Oil spills contaminate the sea and the fish die along with sea birds.
What are main sources of water pollution?
Oil Spills.
Do oil spills on occur in water?
It can occur on top of the water or under water.
What is oil spoil?
oil spill is when a boat or something else spills oil in the water or in the forests.a lot of oil spills happen when people drill for oil or when there's a leak somewhere they keep oil.
Do oil spills affect your drinking water?
no, as all water is filtered thoroughly.
What is the cause of water pollution in the middle east?
Oil spills
What has the author Elisabeth Bernaerts written?
Elisabeth Bernaerts has written: 'Olie in zee' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects of Oil spills, Law and legislation, Oil pollution of water, Oil spills, Pollution, Water
What dispersants are used in oil spills?
It is spread in the water by an aircraft in the space where the oil spilled.
What has the author PB Krauss written?
P.B Krauss has written: 'Oil pollution' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Oil spills, Oil pollution of water, Oil spills
How did the oil spill get to the water?
There have been many oil spills that have leaked into water sources. See related questions.
