An oil mining company has started drilling oil in a location. The mine has benefitted the people by providing them employment an
d infrastructure. The farmers in the location have reported that the quality of their crops has deteriorated after the setting up of the mine. Which of these conclusions is most likely correct about the oil mine? It causes drying up of water in plants. It emits radiations which destroy plants.
It produces greenhouse gases which pollute soil.
It contaminates the soil and water in the location.
Your answer is <u>D. It will contaminate the soil and water in the ocean.
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Explanation:
The oil drill is in the ocean, so it cannot be A since all of the plants are underwater. Oil is not radioactive so it cannot be B either. Greenhouse gases cannot pollute soil and only cause air pollution, so it cannot be C. D is the only reasonable choice since the oil is being mined directly from the ocean floor and may contaminate the surrounding soil and water.
