Based on the information presented in the table, members of the local government will most likely deny the company's drilling permit. Fracking does not promote overall health and well-being for the environment, and it poses significant threats to the biosphere.
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.
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They will aprove or deny
the company's drilling permit. Fracking and will it reduce the probavlity of air polution, prmote overall health and well being for the environment, does not pose any threat to bioshphere
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