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Compare the effect of heavy and light oil on terrestrial plants.  

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PLANNING:- Topic: The effects of oil on plants. Aim: My aim is to compare the effect of heavy and light oil on terrestrial plants. Hypothesis: I hypothesize that light oils affect the plant life more quickly than heavy oils. Biological Knowledge: Most people in developed countries of the world use oil or oil products such as petrol and diesel. Oil is a common and highly visible form of water pollution when burned, but oil can also damage the environment when it is spilled at sea because of the way it spreads. Even a small quantity can cause a lot of harm to the aquatic environment. Numerous factors determine the extent of damage to be expected from any spill. These include:> Type of oil spilled> The dose or amount of oil spilled> The physical features of the region of the spill> The biota of the region> The season of year> The previous exposure of the region to oil spills> The...

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