A large tank truck carrying crude oil turns over on a major interstate highway,spilling its oil onto the grass at the edge of the road.To remove much of the oil from the soil,oxygen and special bacteria that consume oil are added to the soil.This form of cleanup illustrates

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Bioremediation involves using microorganisms or enzymes to break down pollutants like oil in soil or water. In this scenario, special bacteria that consume oil are added to the soil to help remove the oil spill. Phytoremediation involves using plants to absorb and remove pollutants from soil, which is not the case here. Hydroponic intervention involves growing plants without soil in a nutrient-rich solution, which is not relevant in this scenario. Remediation by incineration involves burning the pollutants at high temperatures, which is not the method being used in this case. Therefore, the best choice is A) bioremediation.

A Large Tank Truck Carrying Crude Oil Turns Over on a Major