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Rare-earth element

physical science Maturity 7-9

Some metals are hard to find.

Global rare-earth element deposits.webp
Global rare-earth element deposits.webp
They hide inside rocks. These metals help make phones. They also help make big wind fans. They are very useful to us. Do you use a phone?

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File:Elemental abundances.svg
Elemental abundances.svg
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File:USGS rare earth oxides production graph.PNG
USGS rare earth oxides production graph.PNG
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