Impact of oil pollution：練習題

How does oil pollution primarily affect the survival of marine birds?

The following data shows the percentage decrease in tourism revenue for four coastal regions after a major oil spill:
Region W: \(15\%\)
Region X: \(45\%\)
Region Y: \(30\%\)
Region Z: \(60\%\)
Which region experienced the greatest economic impact on its tourism industry?

Why is oil pollution in mangrove swamps particularly damaging to the long-term health of the ecosystem?

Which human activity is a major cause of large-scale oil pollution in marine and coastal environments?

What is a significant consequence of oil pollution on coral reef ecosystems?

Describe how oil pollution that washes ashore can damage the ecosystem of a sandy beach.

Explain how the use of double-hulled oil tankers reduces the risk of marine pollution in the event of a low-speed collision compared to single-hulled vessels.

Oil spills in marine environments have devastating ecological consequences.
(a) Describe how oil pollution affects the insulating properties of a sea bird's feathers and the consequences for the bird.
(b) Explain the impact of an oil spill on coral reef ecosystems, specifically mentioning the effect on sunlight penetration and photosynthesis.

The environmental impacts of an oil spill extend far beyond the immediate surface slick.
(a) Explain why an oil spill on a sandy beach can be more difficult to manage and have longer-lasting impacts than a spill in the open ocean.
(b) Describe the physiological effects of ingested oil on marine mammals such as seals or sea otters.
(c) Discuss the long-term consequences of oil pollution on the reproduction rates of fish populations in affected coastal nurseries.