Which of these best describes how the two authors support the claim that the chemicals in the
fluid used in hydraulic fracturing are harmful to people?
A The author of "The Benefits of Shale Gas" says chemicals rarely contaminate water, while
the author of "Stop the Fracking!" says that the chemicals almost always contaminate
water.
B The author of "The Benefits of Shale Gas" says the fluid contains only a small amount of
harmful chemicals, while the author of "Stop the Fracking!" says the fluid consists mostly
of harmful chemicals
C The author of "The Benefits of Shale Gas" says that gas companies do not drill near
drinking-water sources, while the author of "Stop the Fracking!" says that gas companies
almost always drill near drinking-water sources.
D The author of "The Benefits of Shale Gas" says that the water is still safe to drink, while
the author of "Stop the Fracking!" says the water is not safe to drink.