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

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Q: 78 (IAS/2023)
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?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IAS

stats: 

0,9,8,4,2,9,2

All three activities mentioned in the options are often discussed for carbon capture and sequestration.

1. Finely ground basalt rock serves as a rich source of trace minerals that promote the growth of carbon-fixing plants. When applied to farmlands, they not only improve the quality of the soil but also trap atmospheric carbon dioxide, thus reducing its presence in the atmosphere.

2. By increasing the alkalinity of oceans, more carbon dioxide can be absorbed from the atmosphere. Lime, which is a strong alkali, can thus aid in carbon capture and sequestration.

3. Industries release a lot of carbon dioxide, which contributes to global warming. Capturing this carbon dioxide and pumping it into abandoned subterranean mines in the form of carbonated waters sequesters the gas underground, preventing its release into the atmosphere.

Hence, all three activities are often considered and discussed for carbon capture and sequestration, making `All three` the correct answer.