Question

Which of the following statements is FALSE?
a.
Modern natural gas drilling may leak dangerous chemicals into the drinking water supply.
b.
The hydraulic fracturing process is a type of aquifer.
c.
The Texas Water Commission oversees the quality and conservation of water resources in Texas.
d.
The expected increase in Texas’ population over the next 50 years makes water conservation and protection a top priority in the state.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The hydraulic fracturing process is a type of aquifer is false statement.

Explanation:

• Hydraulic fracturing usually referred to as fracking, is the method of injecting water, chemicals or sands into a well to extract geological bedrock to free up oil or gas reserves.
• Hydraulic fracturing is also known as hydrofracking, fracing, fracking, and hydrofracturing. It is a good stimulation way in which rock is shattered by a pressurized liquid.
• Hydraulic drilling is highly controversial. Its advocates support the economic advantages of more available hydrocarbons and substitute coal with natural gas, which burns cleaner and emits half the carbon dioxide (CO2) content.