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NR unit 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |