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Do oils spills affect marine life?
Yes, oil spills can affect marine life very much! It is sad to think about how much an oil spill can kill.
How does oil spills affect the 4 spheres atmosphere biosphere hydrosphere and lithosphere?
Oil spills can have detrimental effects on all four spheres. In the atmosphere, oil spills can release harmful volatile compounds when the oil evaporates. In the biosphere, oil spills can harm marine and terrestrial life through direct contact and ingestion of oil. In the hydrosphere, oil spills can contaminate water bodies, affecting aquatic ecosystems and water quality. In the lithosphere, oil spills can result in soil contamination, impacting plant growth and overall ecosystem health.
Are all oil spills in the ocean?
No, oil spills may happen in rivers and harbours too.
What does biology have to do with oil spills?
Oil spills can damage natural habitats. The interactions of oil and the marine ecosystem are very important to understand. Also, the process by which sea water will transform (or weather the oil) is very important as bacteria within sea water play a role. Understanding oil spills requires an understanding of principles of physics, chemistry and biology. I have included a number of links that relate the study of biology and oil spills. In the Exxon-Valdez spill, the clean up on the shore line used "bio-remediation" - see link.
What has killed off marine species in the past?
oil spills, trash and bacteria has been killing the marine species
Why do oil spills happen?
oil spills happen because people are careless and and instead of emptying there tank they dump it in the ocean and cars driving on beaches.
What can cause an unexpected change to the ecosystem?
oil spills like the one in the gulf coast
What happens when people do not clean up oil spills?
It pollutes the area and destroys the ecosystem
What is the biggest cause of marine pollution?
Oil spills is the biggest cause of marine pollution. An oil spill can devastate and area of the ocean. Factories are another major cause of marine pollution.
What is a good title science fair project about oil spills?
A good title for a science fair project about oil spills could be "The Impact of Oil Spills on Marine Ecosystems: A Study of Recovery and Remediation." This title highlights the focus on ecological effects and remediation methods, which are crucial aspects of understanding and addressing oil spills. It invites exploration of both the immediate and long-term consequences on marine life and habitats.
What marine animals are affected by pollution and oil spills?
All animals in the area of the spill
When did the oil spills in Mexico happen?
April the 20th 2010
