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  • Terrestrial Materials: Understanding Earth's Resources
    Materials from Earth are called terrestrial materials.

    This term encompasses all the substances found on or originating from Earth, including:

    * Rocks and minerals: These are the building blocks of the Earth's crust and mantle.

    * Soil: This is a mixture of minerals, organic matter, and living organisms.

    * Water: This is a vital substance found in oceans, lakes, rivers, and groundwater.

    * Air: This is a mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth.

    * Fossil fuels: These are fuels formed from the remains of ancient organisms.

    * Biota: This refers to all living organisms on Earth.

    The term "terrestrial" is often used in contrast to "extraterrestrial," which refers to materials originating from outer space.

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