Question

oil spills are particularly devastating for organisms living on the ocean floor.
a. true
b. false

Explanation:

Oil is less dense than water, so it floats on the surface. However, components of oil can disperse downward, and cleanup efforts (e.g., chemical dispersants) can also carry oil to the ocean floor. Benthic organisms (ocean floor dwellers) are often sessile or slow-moving, so they cannot escape oil contamination, leading to habitat destruction, poisoning, and reduced oxygen levels in sediment, making oil spills particularly devastating for them.

Answer:

A. True