Which of the following statements is true of fracking?

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Fracking has indeed turned the United States into the number-one oil producer in the world as of 2014, according to the Energy Information Administration.

Answer: B
 Fracking greatly contributes to the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, primarily due to the leakage of methane, which is a potent greenhouse gas, during the extraction process.

Answer: C
 This statement is not accurate as fracking has actually reduced the cost of oil and gas by increasing the supply, resulting in cheaper prices.

Answer: D
 This statement is not accurate as fracking involves pumping a high-pressure mixture of water, sand, and chemicals into oil- or gas-bearing underground rock, not iron and sulfur.

Answer: E
 Fracking is commonly known as hydraulic fracturing, not hydraulic drilling.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Fracking