Question

what is one reason the process of fracking has increased in the united states? a. the population has increased and so has demand for energy resources. b. the population has decreased and so has demand for energy resources. c. the population has decreased and demand for energy resources has increased. d. the population has increased and demand for energy resources has decreased.

Explanation:

Fracking is a method to extract natural gas and oil. As the population increases, the demand for energy resources (like natural gas for heating, electricity generation, etc.) also rises. Higher demand drives more fracking operations. Options B, C, and D have incorrect relationships between population change and energy - demand change. A larger population typically means more energy use, not less.

Answer:

A. The population has increased and so has demand for energy resources.