Geography- Mineral and Energy Resources
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Q.1) How are minerals formed in igneous and metamorphic rocks?
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Q.2) Why do we need to conserve mineral resources?
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Q.3) Tell about ferrous and non-ferrous minerals.
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Q.4) Distinguish between conventional and non-conventional sources of energy.
Write about conventional sources of energy with examples.
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Q.5) How are minerals formed in sedimentary rocks?
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Q.6) How are minerals formed on the basis of surfaced rocks and hills?
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Q.7) Characterize the minerals wealth of India and its distribution. Name the minerals which are (a) abundant in India, (b) lack in India.
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Q.8) Describe the uses of copper and its major producing areas.
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Q.9) Which minerals are used in toothpaste making?
Write a brief note on “a bright smile from toothpaste and minerals.”
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Q.10) Write a note on rat-hole mining.
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Q.11) What is the importance of minerals?
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Q.12) What is the use of mica? Where are mica deposits found in India?
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Q.20) Classify minerals.
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Q.14) Write hazards of mining.
What are the impacts of mining on the health of miners and the environment?
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Q.15) What is the importance of energy in the industrialization of our country?
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Q.16) Write the benefits of hydroelectric power.
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Q.17) Write a brief note on the atomic energy in India.
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Q.18) Why is it essential to conserve the power resources?
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Q.19) Name any four non-conventional energy resources. Why solar energy is important for India.
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Q.20) In which type of rock group are minerals found?
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