Where are minerals found?
Minerals are not evenly distributed over space. They are concentrated in a particular area or rock formations. Some minerals are found in areas which are not easily accessible such as the Arctic ocean bed and Antarctica.
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Imp.
Give reasons.
Environmental aspects must be carefully looked into before building huge dams.
Give reasons.
Most industries are concentrated around coal mines.
Give reasons.
Petroleum is referred to as 'black gold'.
Give reasons.
Quarrying can become a major environmental concern.
Distinguish between the fallowings.
(i) Conventional and non-conventional sources of energy.
Distinguish between the fallowings.
Biogas and natural gas.
Distinguish between the fallowings.
Ferrous and nonferrous minerals
Distinguish between the fallowings.
Metallic and nonmetallic minerals.
Which of these is a non-metallic mineral?
Which continent produces more than half of the world's tin?
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