Fracking - Geography
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- Fracking or fracturing uses high-pressure water mixed with chemicals to shatter shale rocks and release natural gas. The gas is then piped to the surface. Fracking uses massive amounts of water and may create environmental concerns including the possibility of contaminated groundwater, polluted drinking water, air pollution and minor earth tremors. Fracking of shale gas could contribute significantly to the UK's future energy needs and provide much needed employment. Electricity can be generated at half the carbon dioxide emissions of coal and much more cheaply then some renewable sources.
- PRACTICE EXAM QUESTION: Suggest one reason for the development of fracking in the UK. [1]
- Explain how the process of fracking works. [4]