Question : The process in which metals are extracted from their ores by heating beyond the melting point is called ________.
Option 1: spinning
Option 2: smelting
Option 3: heaving
Option 4: extracting
Correct Answer: smelting
Solution : The correct answer is smelting .
Smelting is the process of extracting metals from their ores by heating them over their melting point. The molten mixture is then purified and processed further to produce steel. This covers the extraction of iron from iron ore, copper extraction, and the extraction of other base metals from their ores, such as lead and zinc.
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