Question

Name three sources of sulfur in the Earth’s crust.

Answer 1

Answer:

Sulfur deposits are found naturally in areas around hot springs and in volcanic regions. It is also widely found in nature as iron pyrites (iron sulfide), galena (lead sulfide), gypsum (calcium sulfate), Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) and many other minerals.

Answer 2

The sources of sulphur in the Earth's crust are:

• The sulphur is mainly found near the regions of volcanic erruptions and tectonic plates.
• The sulphur is abundantly found near the areas of hot spots.
• Sulphur is found in the mountain areas.
• Sulphur is found in the ores like galena, pyrite, sphalerite, and chalcocite.
• Zinc Blende is also the source of sulphur found in the Earth's crust.