State two environmental hazards that may occur when oil spills over a large surface area of the sea.

K.C.S.E Physics Q & A - MODEL 2012PP1QN06

State two environmental hazards that may occur when oil spills over a large surface area of the sea.

ANSWER

• Oil film spreads over a large surface of the sea reducing inflow of air needed by the aquatic life;
•  Reduces the light entering
•  Beaches become dirty;
•  Poisons marine animals when taken in;