Civil Services Examination · Question 68
Consider the following activities: 1. Spreading finely ground basalt rock on farmlands extensively 2. Increasing the alkalinity of oceans by adding lime 3. Capturing carbon dioxide released by various industries and pumping it into abandoned subterranean mines in the form of carbonated waters How many of the above activities are often considered and discussed for carbon capture and sequestration?
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Answer: (C) All three
Explanation
Enhanced rock weathering, ocean alkalinity enhancement and underground injection of CO2 are all discussed CCS approaches.