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Ch. 12- Geology Pt.3
Environmental Ecology- Geology & Non-Renewable Resources
Term | Definition |
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Supply (Mining Operations) | US, Canada, Russia, South Africa, Australia |
Usage (Mining Operations) | US, Germany, Russia- consume about 75% of the metals that are mined in the world. |
Ocean Sources | Low concentrations |
Sustainable Concepts- Mining | 1. Nanotechnology 2. Recycling |
Nanotechnology | The technology developed to substitute for metallic minerals (ex. high strength plastics-made from plants) |