A tsunami has just caused a massive oil spill off the coast of Peru. When testing the water quality after the spill, what will researchers MOST likely find?
A. increased nitrogen levels
B. decreased oxygen levels
C. Increased oxygen levels
D. decreased nitrogen levels
B. decreased oxygen levels
An oil spill can cause oxygen levels in the water to decrease due to the degradation of organic compounds from the oil, leading to potential harm to marine life.