Which of the Following is the Most Counterproductive Way to Deal

Question

Which of the following is the most counterproductive way to deal with an oil spill?
A) If seas are rough, let them break up the spill and disperse the oil
B) Contain the oil within a floating boom
C) Add lots of detergents to the sea surface to disperse the oil
D) Reduce tanker traffic near hazardous sites

Accepted Answer

Adding large amounts of detergents to disperse oil can be counterproductive because it introduces chemicals into the marine environment, potentially harming marine life and ecosystems.