Basic Corrections Officer: Certification Practice

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Which material can be used as a fertilizer and an explosive component?

Urea
Potassium Chlorates
Aluminium
Gasoline

The correct answer is: Urea

Urea is a compound that serves both as a widely used fertilizer in agriculture and, under certain conditions, can be used as an explosive component. As a nitrogen-rich substance, it enhances plant growth when applied as a fertilizer, providing essential nutrients to crops. In its pure form, urea can also participate in the synthesis of explosives, particularly when mixed with other substances. This dual-use characteristic is significant in both agricultural and security contexts. While potassium iodide, aluminum, and gasoline have different uses, they do not share the same level of application as both fertilizers and components in explosive formulations. Potassium chlorates can be involved in explosive compositions, but they are not used as a fertilizer. Aluminum is primarily a metal with limited direct use as a fertilizer and can be involved in explosives primarily as a fuel additive. Gasoline is a fuel and not a fertilizer, although it can be part of explosive mixtures, especially in improvised devices.