Life Cycle of a Mineral Deposit

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Author:

Dave Fran, John Galloway, Ken Assmus

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

U.S. Geological Survey

Collection:

USGS

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

This teacher's guide defines what a mineral deposit is and how a mineral deposit is identified and measured, how the mineral resources are extracted, and how the mining site is reclaimed; how minerals and mineral resources are processed; and how we use mineral resources in our every day lives. Included are 10 activity-based learning exercises that educate students on basic geologic concepts; the processes of finding, identifying, and extracting the resources from a mineral deposit; and the uses of minerals.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs

Media Format:

Downloadable docs

Conditions of Use:

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