Minerals [ gifts from the Earth

Explains how minerals and formed and how they are used in technology

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Casper, Julie Kerr (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Chelsea House , c2007
Series:Natural resources
Subjects:
Online Access:NetLibrary

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504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. 187) and index 
505 0 |a 1. Concepts of mineral resources and geographical distribution -- 2. The history of minerals and their impact on civilizations throughout the ages -- 3. Types of resources : renewable and nonrenewable -- 4. Mining and the development of mineral resources -- 5. The uses and impacts of minerals -- 6. The importance of minerals : goods and services -- 7. Management of mineral resources -- 8. Conservation of precious mineral resources -- 9. Conclusion : the future of minerals 
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