The Process of Mixing Chemicals with Sand and Water and Injecting

question 70

Multiple Choice

The process of mixing chemicals with sand and water and injecting them into the ground to force out oil and gas from the shale below, is referred to as

• A) pumping.
• B) fracking.
• C) hydroplaning.
• D) turbining.

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