What Is NOT a Valid Option to Help Solve the Mineral

question 139

Multiple Choice

What is NOT a valid option to help solve the mineral supply problem in the world?

• A) using chemical processes to fabricate minerals from common substances
• B) extracting minerals from the ocean (this would require cheap electricity)
• C) reducing waste in the extraction and processing of minerals
• D) encouraging lower per capita levels of resource use
• E) reusing minerals (recycling)

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