The Term "________" Refers to a Group of Elements Called

question 53

Multiple Choice

The term "________" refers to a group of elements called lanthanides and actinides that are not often found in large, commercially valuable quantities.

• A) special earths
• B) restricted minerals
• C) rare earths
• D) earth obscures
• E) nonelastic minerals

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Definitions:

Eyeblink

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Catch a Baseball

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