Question

An oil mining company has started drilling oil offshore at a location. Thus far, it has benefitted the people by increasing employment opportunities in the area. Predict the most likely outcome the oil mine will have on the environment?
It will cause drying up of water in plants.
It will emit radiation which destroys plants.
It will produce greenhouse gases which pollutes soil.
It will contaminate the soil and water in the ocean.​

Answer 1

Answer:

It will contaminate the soil and water in the ocean.​

Explanation:

This is because the oil drilling will cause oil spillage on the soil and water in the ocean. The oil spillage will cover the oil and it will not allow plant to grow there. Any crops planted there will not grow because it had release chemical and act as covering which cannot support plant growth. When it is washed into the ocean or water bodies, it can lead to death if aquatic live because it will affect the amount of oxygen that will available to them.