The first step in the oil production process, which disturbs natural environments and may result in oil spills, is a. desalination b. extraction c. refining d. transportation

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Extraction is the first step in the process of production of oil. It may disturb and harm the surrounding environment by resulting in oil spills and other factors. Huge holes are drilled into natural underground oil reserves and the oil is extracted.

EXPLANATION:

The Oil industry is a thriving industry that has totally turned the economy of various countries around. But, it comes at a cost. The production process of oil can be very detrimental to the environment and nature. Oil spills can harm and affect the soil and ecosystem of the area. The plant that refines oil releases harmful and toxic gases into the air and atmosphere.

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