Multiple Choice
United States dependence on foreign countries for mineral resources other than oil could occur in the future because of the emerging demand for
A) lithium for cell phone, laptop and electric car batteries
B) lithium for LED lights
C) silver nitrate for cell phone, laptop and electric car batteries
D) mercury for digital camera batteries
E) granite kitchen counter tops
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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Q7: Draw the flow chart that explains the
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