What properties of silica sand make it useful in hydraulic fracturing?(1 point)

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Its abrasiveness aids in drilling.
Its abrasiveness aids in drilling.

It dissolves easily in oil.
It dissolves easily in oil.

It absorbs excess moisture.
It absorbs excess moisture.

It can withstand great pressure.

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The property of silica sand that makes it useful in hydraulic fracturing is:

It can withstand great pressure.

Silica sand is used as a proppant in hydraulic fracturing because it maintains its structure and strength under high pressures, allowing it to keep the fractures open and facilitate the flow of oil and gas.