Question

Humans depend on mineral resources. Describe TWO ways that people could use minerals mined from the ocean floor.

Answer 1

The minerals we mine from the sea floor are copper, zinc, nickel, gold, silver, cobalt, manganese, iron, phosphorus, etc.

We use REM’s (Rare Earth Elements) mined from the ocean floor, in consumer electronics, such as wind turbines and electric cars.

We use Phosphorites mined from ocean crusts in plant fertilizers.