A New Technique for Extracting Oil and Gas-Called "Fracking"-Spurred an Economic

question 29

Multiple Choice

A new technique for extracting oil and gas-called "fracking"-spurred an economic boom in the formerly sleepy town of Oilville, located in what had been thought to be a depleted oil field. Workers swarmed into the town, and Karen started a laundry service to meet their needs. In this case, Karen had spotted an entrepreneurial opportunity created by the new extraction technique, or a ________, which in turn created an oil boom, or a(n) ________.

• A) technological discovery; economic dislocation
• B) technological discovery; government initiative
• C) government initiative; lifestyle change
• D) technological discovery; lifestyle change
• E) calamity; economic dislocation

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Resist

To oppose or strive against something or someone; showing reluctance or opposition to accept or comply with changes, conditions, or regulations.

Experimenter

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Harm

Physical injury or psychological damage inflicted on a person, animal, or object.

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