Which of the Following Are Suspected Environmental Impacts of Fracking

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are suspected environmental impacts of fracking?

• A)methane leakage into the atmosphere
• B)increased incidence of earthquakes
• C)water table contamination
• D)increasing levels of water in streams

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