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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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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
B. extraction

Extraction (drilling and pumping oil from the ground or seabed) is the first step and is what disturbs environments and can cause oil spills.