Minerals Need You!
One of the biggest natural resources is being used too much!
Richard: What The Heck Are Minerals?
Tatum: Minerals are a type of Natural Resource. They are inorganic, solid, and naturally occurring. That means that people did not make it. The word, "Mineral" is used in lots of different ways and preferred by geologists.
Mineral, No.1
This shiny Emerald is a beautiful wonder of the world. It is found higher than a diamond on ground levels, and is very pretty.
Mineral, No.2
This red Ruby is one of the most beautiful gems on Earth. It is very pretty, and used for jewelry and museums.
Mineral, No.3
Probably Amethyst or Rose Quartz, this pink mineral is beautiful and found deep underground.
Carrie: What are we doing wrong with minerals?
Bibi: Well, we're using minerals in things like computers and buildings. Because Minerals are nonrenewable, this is a big problem. By the way, "nonrenewable" means it can't be used again. "Renewable" is the opposite. (Guess what it means...)