Question

What are some ways which we can use to conserve minerals?

Answer 1

Examples of minerals include iron, oil, copper, salt, gold and lead. Unlike natural resources, mineral resources are nonrenewable, are unevenly distributed in the world and take many years to form. An important way to conserve some minerals is by substitution, when the plentiful resources are substituted for scarce ones. Mineral resources that require a small amount of power during refining, such as aluminum, should be recycled.

Mining and refining activities have adverse effects on the environment, including destruction of habitat land and air and water pollution. These negative impacts can be minimized through conservation of mineral resources. Mineral resources increasingly influence international relations. In countries where mineral resources have been discovered, their economies have improved significantly. For example, oil-producing countries in Africa are considered rich because of the revenues generated from oil and its products

Answer 2

 some ways which we can use to conserve minerals are
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1) mining should be done in such a way that minerals wont get wasted 

2)mining should be  reduced for a large extent

3)we should recycle the minerals whenever and however possible

4)we should reduce the use of minerals and give them time to get renewed

5)wastage of minerals should be prevented during the manufacturing process

6)usage of minerals should be according to proper plan