Based on the information presented in the table regarding the potential risks associated with fracking, members of the local government will most likely deny the company's drilling permit. Fracking poses significant environmental risks to soil, air, and water quality.
An oil and gas company plan to expand its fracking
area. The company requests a drilling permit from the
local government. Before members of the local
government vote to approve or deny the company's
request, they ask a team of geologists to investigate
the long-term effects of fracking. The team's findings
are highlighted in the table.
Sphere Observations Potential Risk
Lithosphere Soil samples
reveal high
levels of salinity
in addition to an
excess of heavy
metals like
mercury and
lead.
Contaminated
soil cannot
support healthy
plant life; limits
food production.
Atmosphere High levels of
methane gas
detected.
Methane is a
main
greenhouse gas
which
significantly
contributes to
global warming.
Hydrosphere Millions of
gallons of water
is needed to
frack one well.
Wastewater
spills and other
runoff contain
toxic chemicals.
Freshwater
supplies for
residents will be
reduced, and
drinking water
may be
contaminated.
Which action will members of the local government
most likely take based on the information presented in
the table? Use the drop-down boxes to complete the
sentence.
They will the company's drilling permit. Fracking
.
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