ICSE Class 9 Geography
Question 6 of 17
Pollution — Types and Sources — Question 7
Back to all questionsThe leakage or spill of oil in the sea causes a layer of oil spreading on the surface of water. This is known as oil spill. The oil spread on the sea water acts as an insulating layer between air and water. Due to this, the oxygen of the atmosphere cannot mix with water and causes death of aquatic creatures.