AP Environmental Sciencemediummcq1 pt
Oil spills harm seabirds mainly by
A.matting feathers so insulation and buoyancy fail
B.providing toxic food they avoid
C.attracting predators
D.heating the ocean
Explanation
Core Concept
Oil collapses the feather structure birds rely on for warmth and float; they then die of cold or drowning, or poison themselves preening.
Correct Answer
Amatting feathers so insulation and buoyancy fail
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