Geography
Give a reason for each of the following:
(i) Magnetite is so called.
(ii) Copper is used for making electric wires.
(iii) Aluminium is used for making aircraft.
Mineral Resources
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(i) Magnetite is so called because it possesses magnetic property.
(ii) Copper is used for making electric wires because it is a good conductor of electricity, highly malleable and ductile.
(iii) Aluminium is used for making aircraft because it is light weight and strong.
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