Using the Information from Table 2

question 39

Essay

Using the information from Table 2.1, identify five different materials that you encounter or use on a daily basis and give a possible mineral that could be mined to supply those materials. Can you think of any other considerations other than economic that might prohibit or limit the mining of certain minerals?

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Definitions:

Unsought Products

Goods that consumers do not normally think of buying or do not know exist until they encounter them, often requiring significant marketing effort to sell.

Commercialization

The process of bringing a new product or service to the market, involving activities such as production, marketing, and sales to generate profit from the innovation.

New-Product Development

The act of conceptualizing, developing, and introducing a novel product or service to the marketplace.

Screening and Evaluation

The process of assessing various options or candidates based on set criteria to identify the most suitable choices.