Which Is Not a True Statement

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which is not a true statement?

• A) Sand and gravel are mined from stream and glacial deposits, sand dunes, and beaches for nonmetallic mineral resources
• B) Crushed stone are mined from glacial deposits, sand dunes, and beaches for nonmetallic mineral resources
• C) Both sand and gravel and crush stone are nonrenewable mineral resources
• D) If you have steel that is no longer needed, you should recycle it because this metallic mineral resource is nonrenewable

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Definitions:

Latitudes

The measurement of distance north or south of the Earth's equator, typically expressed in degrees.

Hadley Cells

Atmospheric circulatory patterns between the equator and 30 degrees latitude in both hemispheres, characterized by rising warm air near the equator and sinking cool air in the subtropics.

Ocean Currents

Large scale movements of seawater that circulate the world's oceans, driven by factors such as wind, salinity, and temperature gradients.

Average Precipitation

The mean amount of rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls in a region over a set period, usually measured in millimeters or inches.