Living in the Environment 18th Edition by Tyler Miller,Scott Spoolman

Exercise 5

What are the two key concepts for this section Define geology , core , mantle , asthenosphere , crust , and lithosphere. Define mineral , mineral resource , and rock. Define and distinguish among sedimentary rock , igneous rock , and metamorphic rock and give an example of each. Define and describe the nature and importance of the rock cycle. Define ore and distinguish between a highgrade ore and a low-grade ore. List five important nonrenewable mineral resources and their uses.