Form and write a working definition of hydraulic fracturing that demonstrates familiarity with how hydraulic fracturing is actually performed; distinguish gas and oil fracturing (25-50 words). Show where hydraulic fracturing is currently underway in the United States; in Europe; and in South America. (25-50 words)
2. Chapter 8 of the President’s Economic Report for 2012, at page 256 details some of the economic effects of hydraulic fracturing. http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ERP_2012_ch_8.pdf Oil fracking in the Bakken Shale in and around Williston, North Dakota has had dramatic economic effects. The May, 2012 issue of the Oil and Gas Journal had a lengthy article on the Williston boom. Using such material (and any other source material you may find) write a two- paragraph summary of the economic impact of hydraulic fracturing. TIP: Try a GOOGLE search such as .
(Provide links or citations to material you have found that might be useful in writing about the above points.)





