UPPSC 2014 GS-I World Geography
Question

Which one of the following countries is known for very important uranium ore deposits ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Canada

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Canada”.

Canada is known for very important uranium ore deposits.

Canada possesses the world's most extensive reserves of high-grade uranium, featuring grades reaching up to 20%, a concentration that is 100 times higher than the global average.

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