Geography

Mineral and Power Resources

Question:

Distinguish between Metallic and non-metallic minerals

Answer:

Metallic minerals contain metals in their chemical composition while non- metallic minerals do not have extractable metals in their chemical composition.

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Mineral and Power Resources

Q 1.

Write the advantages and dis ¬advantages of non-conventional sources of energy.

Q 2.

Why are petroleum and its derivatives called "black gold"?

Q 3.

Define quarrying.

Q 4.

What is wind power?

Q 5.

Give five ways in which you can save energy at home.

Q 6.

Name and describe briefly methods of extraction.

Q 7.

Distinguish between Ferrous and nonferrous minerals

Q 8.

What are the two main classifications of power resources?

Q 9.

Name two regions rich in natural gas resources.

Q 10.

How are mineral extracted from earth?

Q 11.

Distinguish between Biogas and natural gas

Q 12.

Differentiate between a rock and an ore.

Q 13.

Give Reason for Environmental aspects must be carefully looked into before building huge dams.

Q 14.

What is biogas?

Q 15.

What is natural gas?

Q 16.

What is a mineral?

Q 17.

Distinguish between Metallic and non-metallic minerals

Q 18.

Define quarrying.

Q 19.

Mention a few minerals and their uses.

Q 20.

Name some important hydel power stations in India.

Q 21.

What is an ore? Where are the ores of metallic minerals generally located?

Q 22.

Which was the first country to develop hydroelectricity ?

Q 23.

What is biogas?

Q 24.

Why are minerals considered non-renewable?

Q 25.

Why are petroleum and its derivatives called "black gold"?

Q 26.

Name two areas in Australia, which have large deposits of gold.

Q 27.

Write common uses of minerals.

Q 28.

Name two minerals in whose production India contributes a significant part.

Q 29.

Why is coal called "buried sunshine"?

Q 30.

Distinguish between Conventional and non conventional sources of energy

Q 31.

What are the classifications of minerals?

Q 32.

Pick the Correct Asnwer
(a) Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of minerals?
(i) They are created by natural processes
(ii) They have a definite chemical composition
(iii) They are inexhaustible
(iv) Their distribution is uneven
(b) Which one of the following is NOT a producer of mica?
(i) Jharkhand (ii) Karnataka (iii) Rajasthan (iv) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Which one of the following is a leading producer of copper in the world?
(i) Bolivia (ii) Ghana (iii) Chile (iv) Zimbabwe
(d) Which one of the following practices will NOT conserve LPG in your kitchen?
(i) Soaking the dal for some time before cooking it
(ii) Cooking food in a pressure cooker
(iii) Keeping the vegetables chopped before lighting the gas for cooking
(iv) Cooking food in an open pan kept on low flame

Q 33.

In which industry is silicon important? From which ore is it obtained?

Q 34.

Name the different rocks that minerals occur in?

Q 35.

Name and describe briefly methods of extraction.

Q 36.

Give reason for Petroleum is referred to as “black gold”.

Q 37.

Quarrying can become a major environmental concern.

Q 38.

What is Hydel power?

Q 39.

How is hydroelectricity, produced?

Q 40.

Name and describe some non- conventional sources of energy.

Q 41.

Give reasons.
(i) Environmental aspects must be carefully looked into before building huge dams.
(ii) Most industries are concentrated around coal mines.
(iii) Petroleum is referred to as "black gold".
(iv) Quarrying can become a major environmental concern.

Q 42.

Where are minerals found?

Q 43.

Which sources of energy would you suggest for (a) rural areas (b) coastal areas (c) Arid Regions?

Q 44.

Describe the mineral distribution in North America.

Q 45.

Name nuclear power stations in India.

Q 46.

Tick the correct answer.
(i) Which one of the following is not a characteristic of minerals?
(a) They are created by natural processes.
(b) They have a definite chemical composition.
(c) They are inexhaustible.
(d) Their distribution is uneven.
(ii) Which one of the following is not a producer of mica?
(a) Jharkhand (b) Karnataka
(c) Rajasthan (d) Andhra Pradesh
(iii) Which one of the following is a leading producer of copper in the world?
(a) Bolivia (b) Ghana
(c) Chile (d) Zimbabwe
(iv) Which one of the following practices will not conserve LPG in your kitchen?
(a) Soaking the dal for some time before cooking it.
(b) Cooking food in a pressure cooker.
(c) Keeping the vegetables chopped before lighting the gas for cooking.
(d) Cooking food in an open pan kept on low flame.

Q 47.

Give reason for Most industries are concentrated around coal mines.

Q 48.

Answer the following questions.
(i) Name any three common minerals used by you every day.
(ii) What is an ore? Where are the ores of metallic minerals generally located?
(iii) Name two regions rich in natural gas resources.
(iv) Which sources of energy would you suggest for
(a) rural areas (b) coastal areas (c) arid regions
(v) Give five ways in which you can save energy at home.

Q 49.

Give a brief note on mining.

Q 50.

Match the items given in Column I correctly with those given in Column II.
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