Question

Fracking' is associated with all but the ________?

1) making of small earthquakes
2) pollution of groundwater
3) rock formations known as plays
4) fracturing of rocks
5) most oil production from Saudi Arabia

Answer 1

Fracking is associated with small earthquakes, pollution of groundwater, and fracturing of rocks, but not with most oil production from Saudi Arabia.

Step-by-step explanation:

Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is a method used to extract oil and gas from shale by injecting a high-pressure mixture of water, sand, and chemicals into the rock. It is associated with all the options listed except for 5) most oil production from Saudi Arabia. Fracking can cause small earthquakes, pollution of groundwater, and the fracturing of rocks.