14.5 Chapter summary (ESBRS)

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• The Earth's lithosphere is a rich source of many minerals.
• The lithosphere consists of the upper crust and mantle of the Earth.
• The minerals can be extracted using mining techniques.
• People have long been exploiting the Earth's mineral resources.
• Mining and mineral use has a significant environmental impact.
• Other resources in the lithosphere are fuels.