Hydraulic fracturing (fracking)is
A)a technique which forces oil and gas out of shale rock.
B)a long-established technique of drilling for water that dates back centuries
C)the use of cold fusion to produce nuclear power.
D)an experimental technique for extracting oil from the ocean floor.
E)a new technique of producing power using water.

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Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a technique used to extract oil and gas from shale rock by injecting water, sand, and chemicals at high pressure to fractures the rock and release the trapped hydrocarbons. It has become increasingly popular in recent years as a method of energy production, particularly in the United States.

Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking)is