Steel slag can be the material for which of the following? 1. Construction of base road 2. Improvement of agricultural soil 3. Production of cement. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A.1 and 3 only
B.1 and 2 only
C.1, 2 and 3✓ Correct
D.2 and 3 only
Explanation
Steel slag, a by-product of steel making, is used in road construction (aggregates), as a soil conditioner/agricultural amendment, and as a raw material/clinker substitute in cement production.
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