Which of the following statements is true of mineral resources?
A) Metals are not mineral resources.
B) They are found everywhere on Earth that rocks are found.
C) They are renewable.
D) Metallic minerals make up the bulk of mineral resources by weight.
E) They can be metallic or nonmetallic.

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Mineral resources can be both metallic (such as iron, copper, gold, and silver) and nonmetallic (such as sand, gravel, limestone, and salt). They are not found everywhere on Earth, but are concentrated in specific areas known as mineral deposits. They are generally considered nonrenewable resources, as they are finite and take millions of years to form. Metallic minerals do not necessarily make up the bulk of mineral resources by weight, as nonmetallic minerals such as limestone are used in large quantities for construction materials.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Mineral Resources