Geography- Mineral and Energy Resources
Very Short Answers Type Questions
Q.1) What is a mineral?
Ans) According to Geologists, “Mineral is a homogenous, naturally occuring substance with a definable internal structure.” Minerals are found in varied forms in nature, ranging from the hardest diamond to the softest talc.
Q.2) What is the earth’s crust?
Ans) The earth’s crust is formed by rocks composed of various minerals.
Q.3) What is the meaning of anticlines?
Ans) An area in the sedimentary rocks that have been folded into an arch by compression force is called anticlines.
Q.4) What is called a wetland?
Ans) A land which is frequently submerged in water is called a wetland. A wetland includes salt marsh, estuaries, kutch and swampland etc.
Q.5) Name three major manganese producing states of India.
Ans) Three major manganese producing states of India are: –
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Odisha
Q.6) Name three leading producers of iron ore in India.
Ans)
- Odisha
- Chhattisgarh
- Karnataka
Q.7) What is the use of Bauxite?
Ans) Bauxite is mainly used in manufacturing aluminium. Besides, it is also used in making clay utensils, cleaning kerosene oil, as electricity conductor, making utensils and mixed metals etc.
Q.8) Mention the energy sources.
Ans) Coal, petroleum, natural gas and uranium and thorium for atomic power are resources of energy.
Q.9) Name the mineral resources of energy.
Ans) Coal, petroleum, hydroelectricity, solar energy and atomic energy.
Q.10) Which are non-conventional energy sources used in India?
Mention the alternative sources of energy.
Ans) The following are called renewable sources of energy.
- Solar energy
- Wind energy
- Tidal energy
- Biomass energy
- Energy from waste material
Q.11) Write names of any four atomic power plants running in India.
Ans)
- Tarapur (Maharastra)
- Rawat/ Bhata (Rajasthan)
- Kalpakkam (Tamil Nadu)
- Naraura (Uttar Pradesh)
Q.12) Write names of any three oil producing regions in India.
Ans)
- Assam Valley
- Ankaleshwar (Gujrat)
- Mumbai High
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