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Which of these BEST describe Earth's mineral resources? Select all that apply.

A.valuable
B. renewable
C. not valuable
D. nonrenewable

User Bharath
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Answer:

A.valuable D. nonrenewable

Step-by-step explanation:

because the minerals are expensive and existing in finite quantity; not capable of being replenished.

User Harshad Pansuriya
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Answer:

Options (A) and (D)

Step-by-step explanation:

Minerals are usually defined as those solid substances that are inorganic in nature and they are comprised of specific chemical composition and well-defined structure.

These minerals are formed under various conditions. It differs from rocks to rocks. These minerals are valuable as they hold economic value and are non-renewable in nature as they cannot be regenerated.

In order to extract these mineral resources, a large amount of money is required. So it is considered as both valuable as well as non-renewable.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A) and (D).

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