Fracking is used in the extraction of _______________
A)petroleum from tar sands
B)organic pollutants from freshwater aquifers
C)natural gas trapped in shale
D)petroleum from coal deposits
E)natural gas trapped in granite and sand

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Fracking is mainly used in the extraction of natural gas trapped in shale. While it can also be used in some instances for extracting petroleum, it is not commonly used for this purpose. Fracking is not used to extract organic pollutants or petroleum from tar sands, coal deposits, or granite/sand formations.

Fracking Is Used in the Extraction of _______________