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Which statement best evaluates the significance of modern natural gas extraction on the physical environment?(1 point)

Wastewater produced from hydraulic fracturing is clean and can be released into Earth’s waterways.

Hydraulic fracturing removes water resources from natural sources.

Hydraulic fracturing does not contribute to the modification of the atmosphere by releasing greenhouse gases.

Hydraulic fracturing does not lead to habitat fragmentation.

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Hydraulic fracturing removes water resources from natural sources.

Explanation: Fracking uses large volumes of freshwater for well stimulation and can deplete or contaminate local water supplies. The other statements are false: fracking wastewater is contaminated, fracking can release greenhouse gases (notably methane leaks), and infrastructure for drilling and pipelines fragments habitat.