2016 · Q9
Dolomite powder is applied in some agricultural lands. The purpose of applying it is to
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- Aincrease the pH of the soil
- Blower the pH of the soil
- Cincrease the phosphorus content of the soil
- Dincrease the nitrogen content of the soil
Explanation
Dolomite, CaMg(CO3)2, is a liming material: applied to acidic agricultural soils it neutralizes soil acidity and thus raises (increases) the pH, while also supplying calcium and magnesium. It does not lower pH, nor is it a source of phosphorus or nitrogen.