Environmental
Hydraulic fracturing ('fracking') for natural gas in Arkansas has raised concerns primarily related to:
AAir pollution from vehicles
BGroundwater contamination, induced seismicity, and surface land disturbance✓ Correct
CDisruption to agricultural zoning
DRestrictions on property tax assessments
Explanation
Hydraulic fracturing raises environmental concerns including potential groundwater contamination from well casing failures or spills, induced seismicity (earthquakes) from wastewater injection, and surface disturbance and habitat disruption.
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