Q: Is an oil spill the release of a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment? ¶
A: Yes, and especially marine areas, due to human activity, and is a form of pollution.
Q: Are oil spills referred to as "elements" and are divided by functional group? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are oil spills affected in similar ways? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is an oil spill difficult and depends upon many factors? ¶
A: Yes, and including the type of oil spilled, the temperature of the water , and the types of shorelines and beaches involved.
Q: Are oil spills small? ¶
A: Yes, and resulting in less than 7 metric tons per spill.
Q: Is an oil spill difficult and depends upon many factors? ¶
A: Yes, and including the type of oil spilled, the temperature of the water , and the types of shorelines and beaches involved.