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How is your knowledge of the uses of minerals mined in the province of Saskatchewan? Just answer the questions by choosing from the responses listed. A correct response will take you to the section on uses of the material in question. You can get back to this page by closing the browser's window.
1. This mineral is used in dentistry, as a coating for reflective glass and as a measure of wealth. 2. The pulp and paper industry uses this mineral because of its whiteness. 3. Some drilling equipment is composed of this extremely hard mineral, mined in Saskatchewan. 4. Used on roads and tables, this is a very abundant mineral in this province. 5. Required by plants to help with the absorption of certain chemicals, this substance is Saskatchewan's official mineral emblem. 6. The detergent industry has made this resource a valuable mining commodity. 7. This resource is used in the medical and industrial industries. 8. This mined resource supplies most of the energy that produces the province's electricity.
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