Fracking in Wyoming

Who proved that fracking has polluted groundwater in Wyoming?

• Steve Everley

• Rob Jackson

• Doug Hock

• Dominic DiGiulio

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

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What did residents of Pavillion, Wyoming, complain about regarding their drinking water?

• Color

• Taste and smell

• Quantity

• Temperature

In what year did the EPA transfer the investigation to state regulators without publishing a final report?

• 2010

• 2011

• 2012

• 2013

What technique is used in fracking to extract oil and gas?

• Electromagnetic separation

• Thermal extraction

• Hydraulic fracturing

• Chemical dissolution

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What did the peer-reviewed study published in Environmental Science and Technology suggest?

• Air pollution is the main concern of fracking.

• Fracking wastes were stored safely.

• Fracking has no environmental impacts.

• Groundwater in the Wind River Basin is contaminated with fracking chemicals.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What did the EPA's draft study in 2015 conclude about hydraulic fracturing?

• It has not had widespread, systemic impacts on drinking water resources.

• It has no significant impact on air quality.

• It significantly improves the economy with no environmental cost.

• It has widespread, systemic impacts on drinking water resources.

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What chemicals were found in the monitoring wells drilled by EPA in Pavillion?

• Benzene and diesel

• Methanol and salt

• Nitrogen and oxygen

• Carbon dioxide and methane

What did Encana Corp. say about the water wells in the Pavillion basin?

• They are contaminated beyond repair.

• They have never been tested.

• They are unsafe for consumption.

• They are safe for consumption.

What was a challenge in conducting a groundwater investigation related to fracking?

• Lack of funding

• Difficulty in accessing the site

• Difficulty in analyzing compounds used for hydraulic fracturing

• Lack of public interest

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What does the presence of methanol in the Pavillion aquifer indicate?

• Safe drinking water

• Effective water filtration

• Natural degradation of organic matter

• Contamination from fracking fluid