Which statement accurately compares the environmental impact of underground mining and hydraulic fracturing?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Both can impact marine wildlife.
Both can impact marine wildlife.

Both can cause sinkholes.
Both can cause sinkholes.

Both can cause earthquakes.
Both can cause earthquakes.

Both involve digging deep into the earth.

Answer 1

The statement that accurately compares the environmental impact of underground mining and hydraulic fracturing is:

Both can cause earthquakes.

Both underground mining and hydraulic fracturing (fracking) have been associated with induced seismicity, which can lead to small earthquakes in regions where these activities take place. While all the statements provided have some validity in different contexts, this specific impact is a notable concern shared by both practices.