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    Question

    Which one of the following type of fertilizers has

    Uranium-238 contamination?
    A Nitrogenous Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Phosphatic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Potassic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Sulphur containing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Phosphatic fertilizers are produced from phosphate rock, which is a natural mineral resource. Phosphate rock deposits can contain trace amounts of various elements, including Uranium-238. During the extraction and processing of phosphate rock to produce phosphatic fertilizers, there is a possibility of unintentional contamination with Uranium-238.

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