The primary disadvantage of fracking is the ____

a. large-scale nature of shale deposits
b. high cost of development
c. potential for groundwater pollution
d. large quantities of water used
e. noise effects of drilling equipment on nearby homes


c

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A) Nutrients flow from the capillaries into the interstitial fluid. B) Wastes flow from the interstitial fluid into the capillaries. C) both a and b D) neither a nor b

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. plastic B. elastic C. rubber D. brittle E. tactile

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