Geography

Mineral and Power Resources

Question:

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

Answer:

When dams are built large areas surrounding the dam are submerged in water. This could lead to destruction of natural vegetation, agricultural land or even displace settlements. So, one must look into all these aspects before building a dam.

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Mineral and Power Resources

Q 1.

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

Q 2.

What is wind power?

Q 3.

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

Q 4.

Define quarrying.

Q 5.

What are the two main classifications of power resources?

Q 6.

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

Q 7.

Name and describe briefly methods of extraction.

Q 8.

Distinguish between Ferrous and nonferrous minerals

Q 9.

Name two regions rich in natural gas resources.

Q 10.

How are mineral extracted from earth?

Q 11.

Differentiate between a rock and an ore.

Q 12.

Distinguish between Biogas and natural gas

Q 13.

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

Q 14.

Which was the first country to develop hydroelectricity ?

Q 15.

What is a mineral?

Q 16.

What is natural gas?

Q 17.

Distinguish between Metallic and non-metallic minerals

Q 18.

What is biogas?

Q 19.

Mention a few minerals and their uses.

Q 20.

Define quarrying.

Q 21.

Name some important hydel power stations in India.

Q 22.

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

Q 23.

What is biogas?

Q 24.

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

Q 25.

Why are minerals considered non-renewable?

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.

Distinguish between Conventional and non conventional sources of energy

Q 30.

Why is coal called "buried sunshine"?

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.

Name the different rocks that minerals occur in?

Q 34.

Name and describe briefly methods of extraction.

Q 35.

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

Q 36.

What is Hydel power?

Q 37.

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

Q 38.

Name and describe some non- conventional sources of energy.

Q 39.

Where are minerals found?

Q 40.

Name any three common minerals used by you every day.

Q 41.

Quarrying can become a major environmental concern.

Q 42.

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 43.

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

Q 44.

How is hydroelectricity, produced?

Q 45.

Describe the mineral distribution in North America.

Q 46.

Name nuclear power stations in India.

Q 47.

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 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.

Match the items given in Column I correctly with those given in Column II.
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Q 50.

Write a brief note on salt.