Your assignment is to research this topic on the Internet and write a short paper on fracking using complete sentences. This particular assignment does not necessarily have a minimum length. However, your submission must provide answers to at least the following questions:
Fracking is also known by another name (or phrase). What is it? In other words, Fracking is also called what?
Large volumes of what materials are injected into the ground under high pressure to free the trapped oil & gas?
Shale deposits are sometimes known as shale "plays". Regional deposits are named. Identify one of the named shale plays under the ground in Ohio (or Northeast Ohio).
Identify another important shale play elsewhere in the U.S. Name it and describe its location. Hint: Some of our more important shale deposits are in Texas and near North Dakota.
Fracking has increased the supply of oil. This shifts the supply curve in what direction? Does fracking shift the supply curve to the left (toward the origin) or to the right (away from origin)?
Identify at least one environmental concern regarding fracking (or the infrastructure that supports the fracking industry).