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In your own words, briefly explain what fracking is. Use information from BOTH texts to support your explanation.​

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Fracking is the process of drilling down into the earth before a high-pressure water mixture is directed at the rock to release the gas inside. Water, sand and chemicals are injected into the rock at high pressure which allows the gas to flow out to the head of the well.

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