Manganese found on the ocean floor is called ______.
A
Manganese nodules
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B
Magnetite
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C
Hematite
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D
Common salt
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Solution
The correct option is A Manganese nodules Manganese can be found both in land and ocean. Manganese found in large areas on the ocean floor are called Manganese nodules. The amount of manganese in the nodules is estimated to be much more than that of the inland reserves.