jazzy1926
jazzy1926
07.09.2021 • 
Biology

Fracking opens cracks that exist in underground rock, allowing gas to escape back up through the well. Which statement best describes an environmental consequence of this process? Wastewater is contaminated with oil and becomes sludge in landfills.
During natural gas extraction, methane escapes into the atmosphere.
Water vapor is released into the air, which is considered a greenhouse gas.
Heavy metals are released into surrounding soil, poisoning local vegetation.

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