Explain why the conservation of minerals is necessary ?
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We are rapidly consuming mineral resources that required millions of years to be created and concentrated. The geological processes of mineral formation are so slow that the rates of replenishment are infinitely small in comparison to the present rates of consumption.
Mineral conservation can be done by:
1. Use of mineral resources in a planned and sustainable manner.
2. Improve technology to allow the use of low-grade ores at low costs.
3. Recycle metals.
4. Use scrap metals and other substitutes
Answer: Conservation of minerals is essential because: It is a finite resource as only one percent of the earth's crust comprises of workable minerals and it is non-renewable. Four ways to conserve minerals. the use of mineral resources has to be planned to avoid overexploitation and contribute to sustainable development.
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