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Lithium for petroleum
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Geology 1.º ESO
This video is about the materials extracted from the geosphere and the way they are used by people in
developed economies.
Source:
Tres 14
(Television programme by RTVE, Spain)
Activities
1.
Name three materials derived from minerals that are essential for society today.
2.
What characteristics are necessary for a material to be technologically useful in society today?
3.
What technological use was made of cerium just after its discovery? How is it used today?
4.
What other name is used for lanthanide materials?