Which one of the following is NOT associated with hydraulic fracturing or "hydrofracking"?
A)special drilling techniques
B)an increased price for natural gas
C)used to extract oil and natural gas from shale
D)pumping of water and chemicals into wells

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Hydraulic fracturing, or "hydrofracking," is associated with special drilling techniques (A), is used to extract oil and natural gas from shale (C), and involves the pumping of water and chemicals into wells (D). It typically leads to an increased supply of natural gas, which can result in lower, not higher, prices for natural gas, making choice B incorrect.

Which One of the Following Is NOT Associated with Hydraulic