Question

Why is mining important to the economy of the US?

It employs may workers.
Gold is expensive.
Minerals are shipped to Canada
Industries use minerals

Answer 1

Mining is particularly important to the U.S. economy because the United States is one of the world's largest consumers of mineral products and one of the world's largest producers. In fact, the United States is the world's largest single consumer of many mineral commodities.

Answer 2

So C can be eliminated from your answers.

Answer 3

B doesn't really fit in so that leaves you with A and D.

Answer 4

Thank you! You are a life saver! I think it is d but that is the only thing I could. It answer on the test!