Question

oil is a fossil fuel used to run cars, heat up homes, and produce electricity. oil can be removed from the bottom of the ocean through drilling. drilling machines dig deep down into the earth. when oil is found, pipes carry it to the surface. sometimes, accidents happen that cause the oil to spill into the oceans. the oil can not only kill marine organisms, but when it reaches the surface of the water, some chemicals evaporate, become part of the atmosphere, and pollute the air. based on the passage, which resources and organisms are affected by oil spills? select three options. air land water birds in the air trees on land organisms in water

Explanation:

The passage states that oil spills in the ocean can cause chemicals to evaporate and pollute the air, affect water as the oil spills into it, and kill marine (organisms in water). Land and trees on land are not directly mentioned as being affected by ocean - based oil spills, and while birds in the air can be affected indirectly if they come into contact with contaminated water or oil - covered areas, the most direct and immediate impacts are on air, water, and organisms in water.

Answer:

air, water, organisms in water