When authorized to use chemical agents on an oil spill they would __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — facilitate the removal of the pollutant from the water
Approved chemical dispersants work by reducing interfacial tension, breaking surface oil into smaller droplets that mix into the water column, thereby facilitating natural biodegradation and accelerating the removal of the pollutant.
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