Question

how is the environment affected by a large - scale oil spill? a. large - scale oil spills are the largest contributor to air pollution. b. large - scale oil spills lead directly to wetlands becoming deserts. c. large - scale oil spills are damaging to water quality, aquatic life, and bird populations. d. large - scale oil spills can lead to an increase in sea levels through glacial melting. please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Large - scale oil spills contaminate water bodies, harming aquatic life. Oil can also coat birds, affecting their ability to fly and stay warm. They are not the largest contributor to air pollution, don't directly turn wetlands into deserts, and don't cause sea - level rise through glacial melting.

Answer:

C. Large - scale oil spills are damaging to water quality, aquatic life, and bird populations