Ultramafic Igneous Rocks (Those with Very High Magnesium and Iron,and

question 8

Multiple Choice

Ultramafic igneous rocks (those with very high magnesium and iron,and low silica content) may offer the best hope for improving the environment by

• A)being placed on the ocean floor,where they can absorb water and reduce global sea levels.
• B)absorbing CO₂,with their rate of absorption capable of being increased by people.
• C)pulling ground-level ozone out of the atmosphere as it cools.
• D)reducing the rate of salinization of soils when it is ground into a fine powder and sprinkled on the surface.

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