Metals are minerals that are generally malleable and are often conductive. Rare earth minerals are a group of 17 economically valuable minerals that may not technically be rare in nature, but they are not evenly distributed across the surface and may be hard to find or process. 19 TERMS TO KNOW: Minerals Rare earth minerals Metal While the term mineral refers to any solid chemical material with a regular structure, it is often used in conjunction with materials that have an economic value. NO STONE UNTURNED A bevy of unfamiliar minerals are crucial for our everyday technologies -but they come with a slew of problems. Mark Hersam are working on developing less expensive and less environmentally damaging alternatives to many minerals. The increase in electronics has exacerbated the problem. They are rare, expensive, and the extraction and processing can cause a great deal of environmental damage. 19 Background: Most people do not realize the number or amount of nonrenewable minerals used by society.

The environmental and social impacts of mining/processing and how the negative impacts can be reduced Learning Outcomes.What mineral resources society uses and how those resources are mined and processed.How geologic forces shape the planet, rocks, and minerals on Earth.At the end of this chapter, you will know:.Less destructive methods of extraction and more environmental safeguards are needed. Concerns range from limited supply, to the dangers posed to people and environment, to unsustainability. 19 Society relies on many mineral resources. NO STONE UNTURNED A bevy of unfamiliar minerals are crucial for our everyday technologies-but they come with a slew of problems. © 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers.CHAPTER 19MINERAL RESOURCESNO STONE UNTURNEDA bevy of unfamiliar minerals are crucial for our everyday technologies-but they come with a slew of problems.

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