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Hydraulic fracturing does not lead to habitat fragmentation.
Hydraulic fracturing does not lead to habitat fragmentation.
Hydraulic fracturing does not contribute to the modification of the atmosphere by releasing greenhouse gases.
Hydraulic fracturing does not contribute to the modification of the atmosphere by releasing greenhouse gases.
Hydraulic fracturing removes water resources from natural sources.
Hydraulic fracturing removes water resources from natural sources.
Wastewater produced from hydraulic fracturing is clean and can be released into Earth’s waterways.
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The statement that best evaluates the significance of modern natural gas extraction on the physical environment is:
Hydraulic fracturing removes water resources from natural sources.
This statement highlights a significant environmental concern related to the water usage and potential depletion of local water resources due to hydraulic fracturing (fracking) practices. Other statements are inaccurate regarding the impacts of hydraulic fracturing.
