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Minerals
Why are minerals that are glassy and sparkly important to people?
Why are minerals important to life on Earth?Why are minerals important to society?What does it mean if a mineral is glassy?Why do some minerals spark...
Why are minerals more than one color?
Color in minerals is caused by the absorption, or lack of absorption, of various wavelengths of light. ... The energy state of the electron is related...
Nonliving material that forms in nature?
Rocks and Minerals VocabularyABmineralsolid non-living substance found in naturerocknonliving material made of one or more mineralsigneous rockforms w...
What are the minerals beneficial to human life?
Essential minerals — that is, those necessary for human health — are classified into two equally important groups: major minerals and trace minerals. ...
Are minerals made up of plants?
A mineral is a naturally occurring, solid, inorganic substance, which means it doesn't come from the remains of plants or animals. Minerals are made o...
What sources do minerals come from?
Minerals include calcium and iron amongst many others and are found in:meat.cereals.fish.milk and dairy foods.fruit and vegetables.nuts. What is the m...
Do minerals contain material from dead plants and animals?
Minerals do not contain carbon, meaning they are inorganic compounds. Nutrients accumulate, or build up, in the environment. ... These nutrients can c...
Are plants a mineral?
Plants must obtain the following mineral nutrients from their growing medium: the macronutrients: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium...
What are some of the minerals that can be found in the human body?
Minerals are those elements on the earth and in foods that our bodies need to develop and function normally. Those essential for health include calciu...