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jon_i

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An example of a material that has been both a resource and a reserve, depending on abundance,
  economic conditions, and mining technology, is:
  a. platinum.
  b. gold.
  c. petroleum.
  d. iron.
  e. all of the above



Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a mineral resource?
  a. sand
  b. gold
  c. petroleum
  d. salt
  e. all of the above




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Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

E



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