Question

1. which of the following does not describe a metallic mineral resource? they take millions of years to form. they are found combined with other elements. they include elements such as gold and silver. they are known as native elements.

Explanation:

• Metallic mineral resources form over millions of years, so option A is correct for them.
• Most metallic minerals occur combined with other elements (as ores), so option B is accurate.
• Gold and silver are examples of metallic minerals, so option C is correct.
• Only a small subset of metallic minerals are native elements (uncombined); most are in compound form. Thus, this statement does not describe metallic mineral resources as a whole.

Answer:

D. They are known as native elements.