Hydraulic fracturing (fracking): A method of extracting natural gas and oil by injecting high-pressure fluid into shale rock to fracture it.
How to apply it: Apply fracking to discuss trade-offs between energy independence and risks of groundwater contamination and induced seismicity.
Course: AP Environmental Science · Unit: Energy Resources and Consumption
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