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USGS MRP Word Search: Rare Earth Elements

By Mineral Resources Program
Word search activity for uses of rare earth elements.
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Critical Mineral Word Search Puzzle: Rare Earth Elements (REEs).

The rare earth elements, listed as "critical minerals", are important for modern technology and national defense items. Search for the things that need REEs: smartphone, LED lights, speakers, strong magnets, lasers, computer monitor, digital cameria, hybrid car, wind turbine, radar.

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The rare-earth elements: Vital to modern technologies and lifestyles The rare-earth elements: Vital to modern technologies and lifestyles

Until recently, the rare-earth elements (REEs) were familiar to a relatively small number of people, such as chemists, geologists, specialized materials scientists, and engineers. In the 21st century, the REEs have gained visibility through many media outlets because of (1) the public has recognized the critical, specialized properties that REEs contribute to modern technology, as well...
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Bradley S. Van Gosen, Philip L. Verplanck, Keith R. Long, Joseph Gambogi, Robert R. Seal
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The rare-earth elements: Vital to modern technologies and lifestyles The rare-earth elements: Vital to modern technologies and lifestyles

Until recently, the rare-earth elements (REEs) were familiar to a relatively small number of people, such as chemists, geologists, specialized materials scientists, and engineers. In the 21st century, the REEs have gained visibility through many media outlets because of (1) the public has recognized the critical, specialized properties that REEs contribute to modern technology, as well...
Authors
Bradley S. Van Gosen, Philip L. Verplanck, Keith R. Long, Joseph Gambogi, Robert R. Seal
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center, Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center, National Minerals Information Center
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