Question
Why is hydraulic fracturing (fracking) controversial?(1 point)
Responses
It has no environmental impact
It has no environmental impact
It helps to clean groundwater sources
It helps to clean groundwater sources
It increases water availability
It increases water availability
Chemicals added to water during the process can contaminate groundwater
Responses
It has no environmental impact
It has no environmental impact
It helps to clean groundwater sources
It helps to clean groundwater sources
It increases water availability
It increases water availability
Chemicals added to water during the process can contaminate groundwater
Answers
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The correct response is: **Chemicals added to water during the process can contaminate groundwater.**
Fracking is controversial primarily due to concerns over potential environmental impacts, including the risk of groundwater contamination from the chemicals used in the hydraulic fracturing process.
Fracking is controversial primarily due to concerns over potential environmental impacts, including the risk of groundwater contamination from the chemicals used in the hydraulic fracturing process.