The process of applying extreme heat to an ore to extract a base metal is called

Melting

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Smouldering

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Smelting

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The correct option is C Smelting

Smelting is the process of applying extreme heat to an ore, to extract the base metal. They are mixed with charcoal and other elements, in order to create steel ingots. These steel ingots are then exported to other parts of India, West and Central Asia.

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