Formation, Extraction, and Purification

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Hydraulic fracturing, also called "fracking," is __________.

a way to extract oil from underground sources

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a method of deforestation used primarily in Northern Europe

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the splitting apart of water molecules

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a tool used by humanitarian groups to disperse water

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a result of earthquakes

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Explanation

Fracking is the process of blasting rocks with a mixture of water, sand, and chemicals in order to extract oil from a well. It has grown in popularity in recent years, particularly in the U.S. and Canada.

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