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Which of the following is a characteristic of hydrologic fracturing?

A. Large amounts of water force open cracks in rocks
B. Removal of topsoil to reach water supply
C. Transportation of coal via waterways
D. Use of machinery underground to mine coal

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Answer:

A. Large amounts of water force open cracks in rocks

Explanation:

Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a drilling method used to extract petroleum (oil) or natural gas from deep in the Earth. In the fracking process, cracks in and below the Earth's surface are opened and widened by injecting water, chemicals, and sand at high pressure.

A is basically explaining this the same way. Forcing cracks in the ground with liquids.

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