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Generally, oil spills that occur in close to fishing areas, environmentally sensitive wetlands, and beaches are the most harmful. Some of the large tanker accidents have occurred in the open seas, and the environmental impact was minimal.
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Oil spills are not harmful to animals?
False
Why are oil spills bad thing?
oil spills are bad becaus they can kill animals and the oils are harmful to people
What was the name of the oil tanker in Alaska that was one of the most harmful spills in the US?
Exxon Valdez.
Are oil spills the most harmful thing in the world?
No. There are many other things more harmful. Gamma rays are one thing. Oil spills almost never happen, so chairs are more harmful. There are more than 100 chair related deaths a year in the USA. If you're talking about the environment, deforestation and human waste are much more harmful.
How do most oil spills occur?
by accident
Why are oil spills a problem to the environment?
Oil spills are huge problems to the environment. The obvious one is that the oil and slick can harm marine life as well as birds who simply land to get their food. This causes death to animals, dirtying our waters, ruining the eco system, and ruining some of the food chain. The oil spills, if they reach land, can get into the wildlife and plants of the region. If the plants get oil into their roots they will die. Oil spills pose a great threat to wildlife, people, economy, and plants as well. We have to do all in our power to help animals and wildlife who have been sullied by these oil spills.
Which oil spills were the most damaging to the environment?
The Kuwait Oil fires were likely the most environmentally damaging oil spills. It amounted to a total of at least 136,000 tons of crude oil spilled. It was the largest oil spill recorded yet.
Does drilling for oil create oil spills?
It can definitely contribute to oil spills.
What part of the world is most impact of oil spills?
cargo
Where do most oil spills occur?
In the Gulf of Mexico.
How do people adapt to oil spills?
By seeing a lot of oil spills
Does caboolture river have oil spills often?
yes caboolture river has oil spills all the time it is very common for its oil spills
