Copper is a reddish-brown metal that is highly conductive and malleable. It's used in various industries including electrical wiring, plumbing, roofing, and coinage.
Ore: A naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be extracted profitably. In this case, copper ore would be mined to extract copper.
Smelting: The process of extracting a metal (like copper) from its ore by heating and melting it.
Bronze Age: A period in ancient human culture when tools and weapons were made primarily from bronze. Copper was one of the main components used to make bronze.
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