Question:
Distinguish Between Metallic and Non-metallic minerals
Answer:
Metallic Minerals:
1. They can be melted to obtain new products.
2. They are usually hard and have shines or luster of their own.
3. They are ductile and malleable.
4. They are generally associated with igenous rocks.
5. When hit, they do not get broken.
6. Example: Copper, iron, aluminimum, tin, silver, gold, manganese, etc.
Non- Metallic Minerals:
1. They do not yield new products on melting.
2. They are not so hard and have no shine or luster of their own.
3. They are not ductile and malleable.
4. They are generally associated with sedimentary rocks.
5. When hit, they may get broken into pieces.
6. Example: Sulphur, coal, mica, petroleum, salt, clay, marble etc.
Minerals and Energy Resources
Q 2.
Name six non-commercial sources of energy.
Q 3.
Distinguish between Natural Gas and BioGas
Q 4.
Name three states which are known for the production of mica.
Q 5.
Give three examples of metallic and three examples of non-metallic minerals.
Q 6.
Distinguish Between Commercial and Non-Commercial Energy
Q 7.
Describe the impact of globalisation on Indian agriculture.
Q 8.
Write a brief note on conventional and non-conventional sources of energy.
Q 9.
List four non-conventional energy resources.
Q 10.
Name four important iron ore-producing states of India.
Q 11.
Name four bauxite-producing states.
Q 12.
What are conventional sources of energy?
Q 13.
Mention three areas where petroleum is found in India.
Q 14.
Distinguish between the following
(a) Ferrous and non-ferrous minerals
(b) Conventional and non-conventional sources of energy.
Q 15.
Name four manganese ore-producing states of India.
Q 16.
Distinguish between Anthracite and Bituminous Coal
Q 17.
Why do you think that solar energy has a bright future in India?
Q 18.
Why do you think that solar energy has a bright future in India?
Q 19.
Name three most important coal producing states of India.
Q 20.
Describe the distribution of coal in India.
Q 21.
Distinguish Between Commercial and Non-Commercial Energy
Q 22.
How are minerals formed in igneous and metamorphic rocks?
Q 23.
Describe the distribution of iron ore in India.
Q 24.
Name two non- metallic minerals.
Q 26.
Suggest two ways of conserving minerals.
Q 27.
How do we need to conserve mineral resources?
Q 28.
Distinguish Between Metallic and Non-metallic minerals
Q 29.
What is commercial and non-commercial energy
Q 30.
What are commercial sources of energy?
Q 31.
Describe the distribution of coal in India.
