8.2 - Types of Minerals
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Practice Questions
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What are metallic minerals?
💡 Hint: Think about minerals used in construction and manufacturing.
Name one example of a non-metallic mineral.
💡 Hint: Consider what is used in cement.
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Which of the following is a metallic mineral?
💡 Hint: Remember the properties of metallic minerals.
True or False: Bauxite is used to produce aluminum.
💡 Hint: Bauxite and aluminum are directly linked!
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Discuss the industrial applications of both metallic and non-metallic minerals and how they contribute to economic growth.
💡 Hint: Think about real-world examples and their roles in society.
Analyze the environmental impact of mining for both metallic and non-metallic minerals.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between resource extraction and environmental sustainability.
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