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A scientist mines and processes a nonrenewable resource and obtains copper, which is a metal element. Which resource is the scientist most likely working with?

coal
ores
petroleum
natural gas

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Copper is a metal extracted from mineral ores (e.g., chalcopyrite) by mining and processing. Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are fossil fuels, not sources of metal elements.