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Which phrase best describes fracking?(1 point)
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removing the top layer of an ore-bearing mountain to access oil and gas resources
removing the top layer of an ore-bearing mountain to access oil and gas resources

removing the top layer of an ore-bearing mountain to access mineral resources
removing the top layer of an ore-bearing mountain to access mineral resources

using water and chemicals at high pressure to open up fissures to access mineral resources
using water and chemicals at high pressure to open up fissures to access mineral resources

using water and chemicals at high pressure to open up fissures to access oil and gas resourcesWhich environmental problem would most likely affect Minnesotans from all parts of the state?(1 point)
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disruption of wildlife from open-pit mines
disruption of wildlife from open-pit mines

toxicity of agricultural pesticides
toxicity of agricultural pesticides

climate change
climate change

water pollution from frackingWhich statement describes an impact of open-pit operations in Minnesota?(1 point)
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The mines are operated inside important waterways and are polluting them.
The mines are operated inside important waterways and are polluting them.

The mines are operated in areas where many Latino immigrants live.
The mines are operated in areas where many Latino immigrants live.

The mines are operated adjacent to important waterways and are polluting them.
The mines are operated adjacent to important waterways and are polluting them.

The mines are operated in areas adjacent to places where many Latino immigrants live.

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also put a b c or d

1 answer

Sure, let's go through each question and provide the answers labeled with letters:

  1. Which phrase best describes fracking?
    Answer: D - using water and chemicals at high pressure to open up fissures to access oil and gas resources

  2. Which environmental problem would most likely affect Minnesotans from all parts of the state?
    Answer: C - climate change

  3. Which statement describes an impact of open-pit operations in Minnesota?
    Answer: C - The mines are operated adjacent to important waterways and are polluting them.

So the final answers are:

  1. D
  2. C
  3. C