Lithosphere Flashcards
1
Q
Define the Lithosphere
A
The hard shell of the earth, consisting of the crust and the top most upper Mantle (magma)
2
Q
How is the lithosphere divided? What are they called?
A
It is divided into large chunks called tectonic plates
3
Q
Define the word ‘minerals.’ where are they found?
A
Minerals are inorganic substances that come from Earth. They are typically found in the lithosphere
4
Q
How are minerals extracted?
A
through mining (drilling)
5
Q
What are mineral deposits?
A
A mineral deposit is a place in Earth’s crust where geologic processes have concentrated one or more minerals at greater abundance than in the average crust.
6
Q
what is an ore
A
Ore is natural rock or sediment that contains one or more valuable minerals
