Q134
What are metal bearing rocks called?
A.
Bitumen
B.
Bauxite
C.
Metalloids
D.
Ores
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Ore is metal-bearing rock that can be mined, transported, processed, and sold at a profit. Although a broader definition includes nonmetallic rocks like rock salt and gypsum, most geologists classify these materials as industrial rocks and minerals.