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Noadswood Science, 2011 Tuesday, May 23, 2017 To know what is involved with mining for metals, and the advantages and disadvantages of this process What is the definition of a metal ore? A metal ore is a mineral (a solid element or compound found naturally in the Earth’s crust) or minerals which contain enough metal in them to make them economically viable to mine and extract the metal from them Minerals and ores are limited – finite resources which will eventually run out… Metals are extremely useful in a wide range of contexts, and the fact they are finite means eventually we will run out of them This makes recycling metals extremely important for the future… Some common metals and their uses include: Iron – building materials, tools, vehicles and a catalyst in the manufacture of ammonia etc… Titanium – fighter aircraft, artificial hip joints, pipes in nuclear power stations etc… Copper – electric cables, water pipes etc… Nickel – coins, catalyst in the manufacture of margarine etc… Silver and gold – do not corrode in air or water so very useful as jewellery, circuit boards and electrical contacts etc… Quarrying for metals and other materials has huge social, environmental and economic impacts locally, nationally and internationally You task is to research the advantages / disadvantages of quarrying and produce a poster representing a balanced argument for and against Consider the following: Environmental issues (pollution / loss of habitat etc…) Jobs Ways we use metals Other alternatives to metals Ability to recycle to prevent new quarrying Importance to economy Etc…