Minerals Utilized by Humans as a Source of Metal Are

question 25

Multiple Choice

Minerals utilized by humans as a source of metal are termed ____________.

• A) metallic minerals
• B) ore minerals
• C) source minerals

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Definitions:

Reef-Building Coral

Marine invertebrates in the order Scleractinia that produce calcium carbonate skeletons, forming the structure of coral reefs.

Mutualism

refers to a symbiotic relationship between two different species where both species benefit from the interaction, enhancing each other's growth, survival, or reproduction.

Zooxanthellae

Symbiotic algae that live inside corals and other marine organisms, providing nutrients through photosynthesis, which is essential for reef building.

Chemical Protection

The use of chemical substances to deter predators, parasites, or pathogens.