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Which substance makes up the majority of fracking fluid?
Which substance makes up the majority of fracking fluid?
- Propargyl alcohol
- Methanol
- Water (correct)
- Sand
What is the purpose of reinforcing the hole with steel and cement casings during the fracking process?
What is the purpose of reinforcing the hole with steel and cement casings during the fracking process?
- To fracture the fuel-rich rock
- To increase oil flow from the well
- To prevent contamination of groundwater sources (correct)
- To reduce the viscosity of the fracking fluid
What are the three key changes made to the fracking process in the 20th and 21st centuries?
What are the three key changes made to the fracking process in the 20th and 21st centuries?
- Forcing plastic balls down into the hole, using fracking fluid under high pressure, and pumping water back up to the surface
- Lowering a torpedo into the oil well, detonating it to shatter surrounding rock, and pumping water into the well
- Replacing torpedoes with highly pressurized water units, using slickwater, and increasing popularity of horizontal drilling (correct)
- Using explosives in oil wells, mixing water with sand and chemicals, and pumping water into the well
Which of the following is the main method used to extract shale gas?
Which of the following is the main method used to extract shale gas?
Which two states in the US have the highest number of fracking wells?
Which two states in the US have the highest number of fracking wells?
What percentage of US natural gas production is accounted for by hydraulic fracturing?
What percentage of US natural gas production is accounted for by hydraulic fracturing?
What are the main environmental concerns associated with hydraulic fracking?
What are the main environmental concerns associated with hydraulic fracking?
Which of the following is the correct definition of hydraulic fracturing?
Which of the following is the correct definition of hydraulic fracturing?
Which of the following is true about fossil fuels?
Which of the following is true about fossil fuels?
Which of the following terms is used interchangeably with hydraulic fracturing?
Which of the following terms is used interchangeably with hydraulic fracturing?
