what is extracted from earth are used to produce many
things that we use in our daily lives.
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Answer:As each of us use the Earth's natural resources on a human time scale, it is important to consider that mineral resources form on geologic timescales, and the vast difference between the two. The items in this case are just a few of the ways that we use rocks and minerals in our everyday lives.
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Some examples of materials that are extracted from the earth by mining include:
Base metals. Bauxite (Aluminium) Cassiterite (Tin) ...
Baryte (Barium)
Beryl (Beryllium and Gemstones)
Clay.
Construction aggregates. Gravel – see Gravel pit. ...
Diamonds.
dolomite (ornamental stone, Magnesium)
Fossil fuels. Coal – see Coal mining.
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