Fracking Quiz

What is the primary purpose of hydraulic fracturing in the context of natural gas extraction?

• To decrease the permeability of the reservoir rocks

• To increase the permeability of the reservoir rocks

• To remove natural gas from the surface

• To store excess natural gas

What type of rock is most commonly associated with shale gas extraction?

• Sandstone

• Limestone

• Shale

• Granite

Which fluid is primarily used in slickwater fracturing?

• Gel-based fluids

• Foam-based fluids

• Oil-based fluids

• Water-based fluids

What is a major environmental concern associated with hydraulic fracturing?

• Air freshness improvement

• Reduction in land use

• Water contamination

• Increased plant growth

How does hydraulic fracturing potentially trigger earthquakes?

• By cooling down the earth's crust

• By creating large open pits

• By increasing surface land stability

• By increasing pressure in earth's crust

What is the main component of the fluid used in slickwater fracturing to increase its efficiency?

• Salt

• Sand

• Clay

• Sugar

Which gas is primarily extracted through the process of hydraulic fracturing?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Methane

• Oxygen

What does the term "shale" refer to in shale gas extraction?

• A drilling technique

• A type of machinery

• A fossil fuel

• A fine-grained sedimentary rock

Which of the following is NOT a component typically added to the water in slickwater fracturing?

• Biocides

• Scale inhibitors

• Oxygen

• Friction reducers

What is the primary reason for using high pressure in hydraulic fracturing?

• To dissolve the natural gas in the fluid

• To force the fracturing fluid back to the surface

• To create and expand fractures in the rock

• To heat the fluid