Question

Mineral nodules present in ocean which can meet shortage of important soil nutrient are

• A. Manganese nodules
• B. Phosphorite nodules
• C. Magnesium nodules
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Phosphorite nodules

• Phosphorite rocks are spherical concentrations that are randomly distributed along the floor of continental shelves. It contains high amounts of phosphate minerals.
• The size of Phosphorite nodules can range up to several tens of centimetres.
• Hence Mineral nodules present in the ocean which can meet the shortage of important soil nutrient are Phosphorite nodules.
• So, the correct answer is 'Phosphorite nodules'.