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  • Earth's Non-Living Treasures: Minerals, Rocks & Fossil Fuels
    That's a great question! Here are a few examples of things that come from the Earth, but aren't plants or animals:

    * Minerals: Think of gold, diamonds, iron ore, salt, and many more. These are naturally occurring solid substances with a defined chemical composition and crystal structure.

    * Rocks: Rocks are made up of one or more minerals. Granite, limestone, sandstone, and basalt are all examples.

    * Fossil Fuels: Coal, oil, and natural gas are formed over millions of years from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

    * Soil: Soil is a complex mixture of minerals, organic matter (decomposed plant and animal material), water, and air.

    Let me know if you'd like to explore any of these in more detail!

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