Question Use the scenario and table to answer the question. An oil and gas company plans 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 local government most likely take based on the information presented in the table? (1 point) Responses They will approve the company’s drilling permit. Fracking promotes an environment’s overall health and well-being. They will approve the company’s drilling permit. Fracking promotes an environment’s overall health and well-being. They will deny the company’s drilling permit. Fracking reduces the probability of air and water pollution. They will deny the company’s drilling permit. Fracking reduces the probability of air and water pollution. They will deny the company’s drilling permit. Fracking reduces the soil, air, and water quality of an area. They will deny the company’s drilling permit. Fracking reduces the soil, air, and water quality of an area. They will approve the company’s drilling permit. Fracking does not pose any threat to the biosphere. They will approve the company’s drilling permit. Fracking does not pose any threat to the biosphere. Skip to navigation

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Based on the information presented in the table regarding the negative impacts of fracking on the lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere, the most appropriate action for the members of the local government would be:

They will deny the company’s drilling permit. Fracking reduces the soil, air, and water quality of an area.

This response aligns with the observations made by the team of geologists about the potential risks associated with the company's fracking proposal.

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Question Use the scenario and table to answer the question. An oil and gas company plans 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 local government most likely take based on the information presented in the table? (1 point) Responses They will approve the company’s drilling permit. Fracking promotes an environment’s overall health and well-being. They will approve the company’s drilling permit. Fracking promotes an environment’s overall health and well-being. They will deny the company’s drilling permit. Fracking reduces the probability of air and water pollution. They will deny the company’s drilling permit. Fracking reduces the probability of air and water pollution. They will deny the company’s drilling permit. Fracking reduces the soil, air, and water quality of an area. They will deny the company’s drilling permit. Fracking reduces the soil, air, and water quality of an area. They will approve the company’s drilling permit. Fracking does not pose any threat to the biosphere. They will approve the company’s drilling permit. Fracking does not pose any threat to the biosphere. Skip to navigation

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Based on the information presented in the table regarding the negative impacts of fracking on the lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere, the most appropriate action for the members of the local government would be:

They will deny the company’s drilling permit. Fracking reduces the soil, air, and water quality of an area.

This response aligns with the observations made by the team of geologists about the potential risks associated with the company's fracking proposal.

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Based on the information presented in the table regarding the negative impacts of fracking on the lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere, the most appropriate action for the members of the local government would be:

They will deny the company’s drilling permit. Fracking reduces the soil, air, and water quality of an area.

This response aligns with the observations made by the team of geologists about the potential risks associated with the company's fracking proposal.