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.

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

Q 3.

What is wind power?

Q 4.

Define quarrying.

Q 5.

What are the two main classifications of power resources?

Q 6.

Name and describe briefly methods of extraction.

Q 7.

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

Q 8.

Name two regions rich in natural gas resources.

Q 9.

Distinguish between Ferrous and nonferrous minerals

Q 10.

How are mineral extracted from earth?

Q 11.

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

Q 12.

Distinguish between Biogas and natural gas

Q 13.

What is a mineral?

Q 14.

Differentiate between a rock and an ore.

Q 15.

Which was the first country to develop hydroelectricity ?

Q 16.

What is natural gas?

Q 17.

Mention a few minerals and their uses.

Q 18.

What is biogas?

Q 19.

Define quarrying.

Q 20.

Distinguish between Metallic and non-metallic minerals

Q 21.

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

Q 22.

What is biogas?

Q 23.

Name some important hydel power stations in India.

Q 24.

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

Q 25.

Why are minerals considered non-renewable?

Q 26.

Why is coal called "buried sunshine"?

Q 27.

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

Q 28.

Distinguish between Conventional and non conventional sources of energy

Q 29.

Write common uses of minerals.

Q 30.

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

Q 31.

Write a brief note on salt.

Q 32.

Name and describe briefly methods of extraction.

Q 33.

What are the classifications of minerals?

Q 34.

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

Q 35.

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 36.

Where are minerals found?

Q 37.

Name the different rocks that minerals occur in?

Q 38.

What is Hydel power?

Q 39.

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

Q 40.

Quarrying can become a major environmental concern.

Q 41.

Name the leading tin producers in Asia.

Q 42.

Name and describe some non- conventional sources of energy.

Q 43.

How is hydroelectricity, produced?

Q 44.

Name any three common minerals used by you every day.

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.

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

Q 48.

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 49.

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 50.

Fill in the blank spaces given to complete each sentence.
(i) Metallic minerals are classified into …………….. and ………….
(ii) Gold and silver are …………. minerals.
(iii) Minerals can be extracted by …………. ,…………. or …………
(iv) Deep bores dug to reach mineral deposits are called …………
(v) Metallic minerals are generally found in ……….. and…………..rock formations.
(vi) The mineral deposits in North America are located in three zones: …………… the Appalachian region and the mountain ranges of the West.
(vii) ……………. is the largest producer of bauxite in the world.
(viii) ………….. is the most abundantly available fossil fuel.
(ix) Petroleum is drilled from ………
(x) Bhakra Nangal is an important …………….. station in India.
(xi) ……………. and……… are radioactive metals.