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Earth Resources

Earth Resources

Q Resources from the earth are used to make everything from kitty litter to microchips. Look around your home or work and list 2-3 items that were made with geologic resources. Do some research on the internet and tell us where and how the resources needed to make these items were obtained. What environmental problems are associated with extracting these resources? How long is the remaining supply of these resources expected to last? What will we do when these resources run out?

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