
Environmental Science 15th Edition by Scott Spoolman,Tyler Miller
Edition 15ISBN: 978-1305090446
Environmental Science 15th Edition by Scott Spoolman,Tyler Miller
Edition 15ISBN: 978-1305090446 Exercise 1
Rare earth metals are widely used in a variety of important products ( Core Case Study ). According to the U.S. Geological Survey, China has about 50% of the world's reserves of rare earth metals. Use this information to answer the following questions.
In 2010, China had 55 million metric tons of rare earth metals in its reserves and produced 130,000 metric tons of these metals. At this rate of production how long will China's rare earth reserves last?
In 2010, China had 55 million metric tons of rare earth metals in its reserves and produced 130,000 metric tons of these metals. At this rate of production how long will China's rare earth reserves last?
Explanation
China harbours half of the world's total...
Environmental Science 15th Edition by Scott Spoolman,Tyler Miller
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