Question

Metals and minerals are one example of a _______ resource. Metals and minerals accumulate in specific regions on Earth due to _______ activity and as part of the rock cycle. When sustainable yield is achieved, the rate of replenishment is equal to the rate which the resource is harvested. This means that the resource can be harvested _______. Plate motion can create the proper temperature and _______ underground for hydrocarbons to release from kerogen.

Answer 1

nonrenewable

volcanic

indefinitely

pressure

Metals are found in rocks and can be moved by erosion and rainfall. These processes carry metal away from weathered rock, causing metals to accumulate in sediments, rivers, and streams.

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Answer 2

1. Non-renewable

2. Volcanic

3. Indefinitely

4. Pressure

5. Metals are found in rocks and can be moved by erosion and rainfall. these processes carry metal away from weathered rock, causing metals to accumulate in sediments, rivers, and streams.

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