Water Use in Hydraulic Fracturing

PBS Learning Media
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PBS Learning Media
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
water use electricity electrical energy hydraulic fracturing fracking oil gas benzene frack fluid frac fluid produced water hazardous chemicals dangerous chemicals wastewater injection well water pollution fossil fuel
Subjects
Science STEAM
Grade Levels
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
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Water Use in Hydraulic Fracturing

Key concerns for critics of fracking include the demand for water resources, and potential for water pollution. This video explains how much water is used in fracking, and how it is disposed of after the fracking process. Accompanying lesson plan: Water Use in Hydraulic Fracturing (Grades 6-8).
Publisher
PBS Learning Media

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