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question 40

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Definitions:

Nonrenewable Mineral

A mineral resource that cannot be replenished within a human timescale, such as fossil fuels or certain metals.

Underwater Mineral Deposits

Mineral resources found on the seafloor or under bodies of water, including metals, oil, and gas, often extracted through offshore mining.

Faulting

A geological process that involves the fracturing and displacement of Earth's crust, often resulting in earthquakes.

Earthquake

A natural phenomenon resulting from the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, leading to ground shaking and, in some cases, significant destruction.