In Fracking, Natural Gas Trapped in Rock Formations Is Released

question 46

Multiple Choice

In fracking, natural gas trapped in rock formations is released by

• A) pumping the gas out with suction pumps.
• B) melting the rock with hot oil.
• C) breaking up the rock with explosives.
• D) breaking up the rock with water under high pressure.

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