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Term | Definition |
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Ferrous metals | metals containing iron |
Metal | an element with a metallic luster that is malleable, ductile, and has a high tensile strength |
Mineral | a natural inorganic substance on or in the earth |
Nonferrous metals | metals not containing iron |
Ore | rock that contains a large amount of a certain minera |
Strip-mining | a form of surface mining in which the mineral is extracted after removing the soil covering it |
Subsurface mining | methods used to extract minerals from below the surface of the earth |
Surface mining | methods used to extract minerals on or near the earth’s surface |