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Minerals and Power Resources
What are the uses of minerals?
Minerals are used in many industries. Minerals which are used for gems are usually hard. These are then set in various styles for jewellery. Copper is another metal used in everything from coins to pipes. Silicon, used in the computer industry is obtained from quartz. Aluminum obtained from its ore bauxite is used in automobiles and airplanes, bottling industry, buildings and even in kitchen cookware.
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What is an ore? Where are the ores of metallic minerals generally located?
Name two regions rich in natural gas resources.
Which sources of energy would you suggest for
(a) rural areas (b) coastal areas (c) Arid regions
Give five ways in which you can save energy at home.
Which one of the following is Not a characteristic of minerals?
Which one of the following is Not a producer of mica?
Which one of the following is a leading producer of copper in the world?
Which one of the following practices will Not conserve LPG in your kitchen.
Give reasons.
Environmental aspects must be carefully looked into before building huge dams.
Give reasons.
Most industries are concentrated around coal mines.
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