4. The concentration factor is    a the concentration of a metal in the continental crust divided by its concentration in an ore deposit. b the concentration of a metal in an ore deposit divided by its average concentration in the continental crust.  c the action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort. d the concentration of a nonmetal in an ore deposit multiplied by its average concentration in the oceanic crust.    5. Mineral reserves are  a the average length of time a substance persists in a system.  b a force or body of troops kept back from action to reinforce or protect others, or additional to the regular forces and available in an emergency. c the quantity of a material that has been found and is currently recoverable economically with existing technology.  d things that you should refrain from using or disposing of (something); retain for future use.

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4. The concentration factor is 
 
a

the concentration of a metal in the continental crust divided by its concentration in an ore deposit.

b

the concentration of a metal in an ore deposit divided by its average concentration in the continental crust. 

c

the action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort.

d

the concentration of a nonmetal in an ore deposit multiplied by its average concentration in the oceanic crust. 

 

5. Mineral reserves are 

a

the average length of time a substance persists in a system. 

b

a force or body of troops kept back from action to reinforce or protect others, or additional to the regular forces and available in an emergency.

c

the quantity of a material that has been found and is currently recoverable economically with existing technology. 

d

things that you should refrain from using or disposing of (something); retain for future use.

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