Formation, Extraction, and Purification - AP Environmental Science

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Hydraulic fracturing, also called "fracking," is                     .

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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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