Glossary · Chapter 1: The country of Sweden
mineral
Swedish word. In English: mineral
A natural substance found in rock, for example copper, zinc or gold.
Facts about the word
- Sweden is rich in several important natural resources: iron ore and other minerals, forest, farmland and water. Sverige i fokus s. 7
- Minerals are mined. The largest mines are in Norrbotten county, for example in Kiruna and Malmberget. Sverige i fokus s. 7
- Besides iron, minerals such as copper, zinc, lead and gold are also mined. Sverige i fokus s. 7
Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
A mineral is a substance in rock that is mined. Forest and drinking water are natural resources but not minerals.
The word belongs to Chapter 1: The country of Sweden in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.