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Gold, quartz, and talc are minerals. Copper and iron are types of ore. What is the difference between minerals and ores?

A. A mineral is a non-living, solid substance that can be extracted from the ground. Ore is a type of mineral made up of metals.
B. An ore is non-living and solid with little value unless it occurs in large amounts, in which case it is a mineral.
C. A mineral is a valuable form of ore that can be extracted from the ground.
D. A mineral is a non-living, solid substance made of elements. Ore is a large deposit of one or more valuable minerals in the ground.

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

All ores are minerals. Minerals are naturally occuring compound. they are more valuable than ore while ores are those minerals from which metal are extracted conveniently and profitably

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