Liability May Arise Because of a Method of Collecting Oil

question 39

Multiple Choice

Liability may arise because of a method of collecting oil or natural gas. Under this collection method, a high-pressure flow of fluid is injected underground. This collection method is called

• A) clear cutting.
• B) flow mining.
• C) hydraulic fracturing.
• D) slurry mining.

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Definitions:

MEC Curve

A graphical representation showing the marginal external costs associated with the production of additional units of a good.

Malpractice Lawsuits

Legal claims made against professionals who fail to perform their duties with the competence expected, leading to harm.

Missed Deadlines

Failure to complete or submit work, documents, or applications within the specified timeframe, which can have legal or procedural implications.

Breach

To violate a legal duty by an act or a failure to act.