Liability may arise because of a method of collecting oil or natural gas. Under this collection method, a high-pressure flow of fluid is injected underground. This collection method is called
A) clear cutting.
B) flow mining.
C) hydraulic fracturing.
D) slurry mining.

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The method of collecting oil or natural gas by injecting a high-pressure flow of fluid underground is known as hydraulic fracturing, also called fracking. Fracking involves injecting a mixture of water, sand, and chemicals into shale rock formations to release the natural gas or oil trapped inside. This method of collecting oil or natural gas has been a controversial issue due to concerns over potential environmental impacts, such as water contamination and air pollution.

Liability May Arise Because of a Method of Collecting Oil