An Example of a Material That Has Been Both a Resource

question 52

Multiple Choice

An example of a material that has been both a resource and a reserve, depending on abundance, economic conditions, and mining technology, is:

• A) platinum.
• B) gold.
• C) petroleum.
• D) iron.
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

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