Question

Source of maximum sulphur in reservoir of sulphur is

• A. Ocean
• B. Lakes
• C. Rocks
• D. Both A and C

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both A and C

The ocean represents a major reservoir of sulphur on earth, with large quantities in the form of dissolved sulphate and sedimentary minerals (e.g., gypsum and pyrite). Sulphate is the most stable form of sulphur on earth; weathering and leaching of rocks and sediments are its main sources to the ocean. The majority of sulphur is found in seawater or sedimentary rocks especially pyrite rich shales and evaporite rocks.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.