T9L3 Flashcard

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Ore

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A mineral or rock that contains a valuable substance

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How are ores commonly obtained?

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By mining from Earth's crust

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What does it mean when a mineral crystallizes?

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It forms solid shapes with a repeating pattern

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Common method of mineral crystallization?

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Cooling of molten rock

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Why are mineral resources not found evenly across the Earth?

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Natural processes make them form in specific areas

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What makes a mineral resource valuable?

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How rare and useful it is

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Mineral resource used in electronics: Coal, Copper, Wood, Water

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Copper

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What happens during the cooling of magma that leads to crystal formation?

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Crystals form as the magma cools slowly

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Why do some ores need to be processed after mining?

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To remove valuable materials from the rock

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Which of these statements is TRUE about mineral distribution?

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Some areas have more mineral resources due to Earth's processes