Farmlands affected by crude-oil spillage can be decontaminated by

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Chemistry - 2003 Subject: Chemistry

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Farmlands affected by crude-oil spillage can be decontaminated by
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Farmlands affected by crude-oil spillage can be decontaminated by using aerobic bacteria. When crude oil spills occur, they cause harm to the environment by contaminating the soil and water, and this affects the plants and animals. However, some bacteria feed on the components of crude oil, which is a natural process of biodegradation. These bacteria can be used to clean up the affected area by breaking down the crude oil into simpler and less harmful substances. This process is called bioremediation, and it is an effective way of decontaminating farmlands affected by crude-oil spillage.
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