What properties of silica sand make it useful in hydraulic fracturing?(1 point)
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It dissolves easily in oil.
It dissolves easily in oil.
It absorbs excess moisture.
It absorbs excess moisture.
It can withstand great pressure.
It can withstand great pressure.
Its abrasiveness aids in drilling.
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Its round shape and high crush strength make it ideal for propping open fissures in the rock during hydraulic fracturing.
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