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What are minerals?
Think about what naturally occurs in the earth.
Define gangue.
What do we call the unwanted materials in ore?
What is the main purpose of removing gangue from ore?
Why would we want to concentrate the valuable part of the ore?
True or False: All minerals are considered ores.
What characteristics make a mineral an ore?
A mining company discovers a new region with an unknown mineral deposit. What characteristics should they investigate to determine if it is an ore?
Consider the economic factors involved in mining.
How would you explain the importance of understanding the different types of ores to a non-technical audience?
Use analogies to everyday choices.
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