Which of the following statements best describes strategic minerals?

A. minerals a country exports in a controlled manner for national security reasons.
B. minerals a country considers essential for its national security.
C. minerals a country finds necessary, but must be imported.
D. minerals used to produce military weapons.
E. minerals a country considers essential for its economy.


Answer: C

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