Question

you have just learned about minerals. now match each term with its definition.
swelling
a naturally occurring, inorganic solid material with a definite chemical composition, with atoms arranged in a specific pattern
orea rock or mineral that contains economically desirable metals or nonmetals
dredging
a method used to extract mineral deposits from below the surface of earth
mineral
the process of heating and refining an ore to separate out the valuable minerals
subsurface mining
a mining method that involves the scraping or vacuuming of desirable minerals from ocean floors, lakes, or streambeds
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Explanation:

Each term is matched to its standard geological definition related to minerals and mining processes.

Answer:

1. smelting → the process of heating and refining an ore to separate out the valuable minerals
2. ore → a rock or mineral that contains economically desirable metals or nonmetals
3. dredging → a mining method that involves the scraping or vacuuming of desirable minerals from ocean floors, lakes, or streambeds
4. mineral → a naturally occurring, inorganic solid material with a definite chemical composition, with atoms arranged in a specific pattern
5. subsurface mining → a method used to extract mineral deposits from below the surface of Earth