Minerals are part of the riches of Earth, and in this episode of the Planet Earth series, viewers will learn about the conditions in which they are produced, and their importance to man. While there are reserves of minerals, they are not necessarily a renewable resource, considering the millions of years needed for their creation. Unexplored areas of the world's oceans may hold more supplies that are not available due to technological constraints. In Planet Earth: Gifts From the Earth, the vital role of plate tectonics in ...
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Minerals are part of the riches of Earth, and in this episode of the Planet Earth series, viewers will learn about the conditions in which they are produced, and their importance to man. While there are reserves of minerals, they are not necessarily a renewable resource, considering the millions of years needed for their creation. Unexplored areas of the world's oceans may hold more supplies that are not available due to technological constraints. In Planet Earth: Gifts From the Earth, the vital role of plate tectonics in the search for mineral distributions is discussed, as scientists continue to look for new sources on Earth and in the outer reaches of space. Alice Day, Rovi
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