Which of the following is not a true statement?
A) Most mineral ore extracted from Earth is consumed at a higher rate than gold
B) Gold is easily remelted and recycled allowing it to hold its value for centuries
C) Steel that is no longer needed often ends up in a landfill instead of being recycled
D) If you find a rock, it will contain natural concentrations of iron, gold, silver, aluminum and valuable metals that are high enough to just the extraction cost

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Option D is not true. Rocks do not necessarily contain natural concentrations of valuable metals that are high enough to justify the extraction cost. In fact, the process of extracting valuable metals from rocks can be expensive and not economically viable in many cases.

Which of the Following Is Not a True Statement