The two processes used to extract oil and natural gas are:
1. Drilling - The process of drilling involves creating a hole in the ground that allows access to the oil or gas reservoir. Drilling can be done vertically or horizontally, depending on the geological characteristics of the reservoir.
2. Hydraulic fracturing - Also known as fracking, it involves injecting water, sand, and chemicals at high pressure into the wellbore to create cracks or fractures in the rock formation. These fractures allow the oil or gas to flow more freely to the surface.
What TWO processes are used to extract oil and natural gas?
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