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Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15, Problem 4RAT
Why are ores so valuable?
- (a) They are sources of naturally occurring gold.
- (b) Metals can be efficiently extracted from them.
- (c) They tend to be found in scenic mountainous regions.
- (d) They hold many clues to Earth’s natural history.
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