Question

Which statement supports the claim in the first essay that the benefits of hydraulic fracturing outweigh the risks?

Answer 1

Answer:

"Using shale gas also benefits homeowners because it reduces their heating and  electricity bills."

Explanation:

The above excerpt is taken from the essay named, " The benefits of Shale Gas. This essay was written by Henry Chang.

Here the author shares the benefits and the uses of the Shale gases. Shal gas is a natural gas that is obtained under the earth on the shale rocks. It is very common in the US. In order to remove the shale gas, the gas companies drill or make wells into the surface of the earth and then pumps the fluid out of the surface. It is the cleanest of all the fossil fuels. It releases less carbon dioxide in the atmosphere compared to other fuels. It also benefits the homeowners as it reduces their heating and also the reduces the electricity bills.