Geography

Mineral and Power Resources

Question:

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

Answer:

Petroleum and its derivatives are black in colour but as valuable as gold, so we refer to it as "black gold".

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Mineral and Power Resources

Q 1.

Name and describe briefly methods of extraction.

Q 2.

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

Q 3.

What are the two main classifications of power resources?

Q 4.

Define quarrying.

Q 5.

Distinguish between Ferrous and nonferrous minerals

Q 6.

What is wind power?

Q 7.

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

Q 8.

Differentiate between a rock and an ore.

Q 9.

What is a mineral?

Q 10.

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

Q 11.

Define quarrying.

Q 12.

What is biogas?

Q 13.

Distinguish between Biogas and natural gas

Q 14.

Name two regions rich in natural gas resources.

Q 15.

Name some important hydel power stations in India.

Q 16.

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

Q 17.

Why are minerals considered non-renewable?

Q 18.

Write a brief note on salt.

Q 19.

Which was the first country to develop hydroelectricity ?

Q 20.

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

Q 21.

What is natural gas?

Q 22.

Distinguish between Metallic and non-metallic minerals

Q 23.

Write common uses of minerals.

Q 24.

Why is coal called "buried sunshine"?

Q 25.

How are mineral extracted from earth?

Q 26.

What is biogas?

Q 27.

Mention a few minerals and their uses.

Q 28.

Name and describe briefly methods of extraction.

Q 29.

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

Q 30.

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

Q 31.

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

Q 32.

Name the leading tin producers in Asia.

Q 33.

Distinguish between Conventional and non conventional sources of energy

Q 34.

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 35.

Where are minerals found?

Q 36.

What are the classifications of minerals?

Q 37.

Name the different rocks that minerals occur in?

Q 38.

Give reason for Most industries are concentrated around coal mines.

Q 39.

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 40.

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

Q 41.

Quarrying can become a major environmental concern.

Q 42.

What do the 3Rs stand for in context with conservation of natural resources?

Q 43.

Name any three common minerals used by you every day.

Q 44.

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 45.

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

Q 46.

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

Q 47.

What is Hydel power?

Q 48.

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 49.

Name and describe some non- conventional sources of energy.

Q 50.

Give a brief note on mining.