Minerals, Rocks and Soil Ch. 2

What is an ore?

• rock that contains a metal or valuable mineral

• molten lava

• elements such as iron, copper, cobalt or manganese

Minerals are found all over the world, even under the oceans.

• True

• False

How do miners take minerals out of the ocean?

• with a shovel

• with a rake

• large tractors

• remote robots

Which is not a type of mine?

• Shaft mines

• Smart minds

• Open-pit mines

• Strip mines