Rocks and Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
natural resources
A
any material such as minerals, water, coal, and wood that exists in nature and can be used by people
2
Q
mine
A
to dig coal, gold, or other
minerals out of the ground
3
Q
economic
A
having to do with money
and goods
4
Q
generate
A
to create, to produce
5
Q
preserve
A
to protect, to keep fresh
6
Q
Valuable
A
of great worth
7
Q
ore
A
a kind of mineral that
contains other, more
valuable minerals
8
Q
transparency
A
the amount of light that’s
able to pass through