When cars age or are poorly maintained, they tend to leak oil onto roadways and parking lots. this oil is washed into the nearest waterway with the next rainfall. what type of water pollution does this cause? toxic sediment nutrient bacterial

Option (1)

Explanation:

The oil that is used in the vehicles is commonly known as the motor oils. These oils are comprised of a thick and denser type of petroleum hydrocarbon that is obtained from the crude oil. These oils are often mixed with some additives in order to enhance its quality. It is usually composed of about 20 to 35 carbon atoms per molecules of hydrocarbons.

These oils when used for a long period of time without replacing, then it allows the acids and other dirt particles to affect the engine and other body parts of the vehicles.

This oil when mixed with the water, it releases various types of toxic and harmful elements that affect the water quality, thereby causing toxic water pollution.

Thus, the correct answer is option (1).