minerals

例句：

1. 1. The soil is rich in minerals that are essential for plant growth.
   土壤富含对植物生长至关重要的矿物质。
2. 2. Mining companies extract minerals from the earth to sell them as raw materials.
   矿业公司从地下提取矿物质并将其作为原材料出售。
3. 3. The discovery of new minerals has sparked interest in alternative energy sources.
   新矿物的发现激发了对替代能源的兴趣。