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Earth and Human Activity: Resources
Ore Deposits
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Ore Deposits
An ore is a rock that contains enough valuable minerals to be mined for profit. Not all rocks with minerals are ores, only those that are rich enough and cost-effective to extract. Geologists search for ore deposits by studying rock layers, soil chemistry, and the physical character...
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A rock that contains enough valuable minerals to be mined for profit is called an ore.
Geologists study rock layers, soil chemistry, and physical properties to locate possible ore deposits. For example, copper is often found near ancient magma intrusions, where hot fluids once moved through the surrounding rocks.
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