Minerals in Different Continents

Q. Name the two important states where large deposits of Uranium are found.

1. Rajasthan and Karnataka
2. Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra
3. Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh
4. Rajasthan and Jharkhand

Q. Which of the following continents produces more than half of the world’s tin?

1. Asia
2. Brazil
3. America
4. Africa

Q. Which of the following minerals is obtained from the sea, lakes and rocks?

1. Salt
2. Copper
3. Mica
4. Manganese

Q. Which of the following explains the need to conserve minerals?

1. Minerals are a renewable resource.
2. Minerals are a non-renewable resource.
3. Humans are dependent on minerals for satisfying their needs.
4. Minerals take thousands of years to form.

Q. Silicon is used in which of the following industries?

1. Computer
2. Aluminium
3. Chemical
4. Iron and steel

Q.

Which country is the largest producer of bauxite in the world?

1. Brazil

2. India

3. Australia

4. China

Q.

Which country is the largest producer of high grade iron ore in the world?

1. Brazil

2. Australia

3. America

4. Africa

Q. What is the ore of aluminium called?

1. Iron ore
2. Petroleum
3. Bauxite
4. Manganese

Q. Which country is the largest producer of high grade iron ore in the world?

1. Brazil
2. America
3. Africa
4. Australia

Q. Copper is used in electrical industries, mostly to make electrical wires and appliances.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which is the largest continent that produces bauxite in the world?

1. South America
2. North America
3. Africa
4. Australia

Q.

State two important uses of the following metal

Copper

Q. Which statement is incorrect?

1. Manganese is used to make several alloys.
2. Gold is used to make jewellery.
3. Bauxite is used to make household utensils.
4. South Africa is one of the largest producers of gold in the world.

Q. India is the largest producer and exporter of which of the following minerals?

1. Petroleum
2. Mica
3. Manganese
4. Iron ore