Question

question 7 of 30
fracking is a way to obtain oil and natural gas trapped in rock. during fracking, a mixture of water, sand, and chemicals are forced into the rock, causing it to fracture and release the natural gas or oil it contains. fracking can harm the environment when it releases pollution into the air or water.
how could individuals best cooperate to help prevent this problem?
a. they could reduce their use of fossil fuels to decrease the demand for fracking.
b. they could increase their use of fossil fuels to help make fracking more profitable.
c. they could regularly test their water supply for pollution.
d. they could set limits on the pollutants that can be released while fracking.

Explanation:

Reducing fossil - fuel use decreases demand for fracking, thus preventing environmental harm from fracking. Increasing use of fossil - fuels is counter - productive. Regularly testing water supply only detects pollution, not prevents it. Setting limits on pollutants is more of a regulatory action, not an individual - cooperation measure.

Answer:

A. They could reduce their use of fossil fuels to decrease the demand for fracking.