Question

Which statements accurately compare the environmental impact of acquiring natural gas and oil selected two correct answers neither procedures waste water when processed both involve drilling deep into the Earth neither produce atmospheric contaminants when process both can impact groundwater supply both can be surface mine

Answer 1

To accurately compare the environmental impact of acquiring natural gas and oil, the following two statements are correct:

1. Both can impact groundwater supply - The extraction processes for both natural gas and oil can lead to potential contamination of groundwater resources, especially through leaks or during the hydraulic fracturing process.

2. Neither procedure waste water when processed - This statement is not correct as both processes can involve wastewater generation, especially during refining and extraction methods.

For accurate statements, we should disregard the “waste water” claim as it is typically produced in the extraction and processing of both resources. The correct statements would likely include:

• Both can impact groundwater supply.
• Both involve drilling deep into the Earth.

Please note that other comparisons may also be relevant, but based on the initial statements you provided, the most accurate comparisons are around groundwater impact and drilling processes.