Why is bauxite the most common ore that aluminum is extracted from? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Responses

It contains pure alumimum metal.
It contains pure alumimum metal.

It is located near the surface and can be easily strip mined.
It is located near the surface and can be easily strip mined.

It can be refined in a single step.
It can be refined in a single step.

It is the most abundant ore of aluminum.
It is the most abundant ore of aluminum.

It is also used in jewelry as a gem.

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
3 hours ago

The two correct answers are:

  1. It is located near the surface and can be easily strip mined.
  2. It is the most abundant ore of aluminum.

These factors make bauxite a preferred source for aluminum extraction.