Minerals and Its Properties

Q. A is a substance with a definite chemical composition, formed without any human interference.

1. mineral
2. resource
3. rock

Q. Which one among the following is not true?

1. Minerals are concentrated in a particular area or rock formations.
2. Minerals are evenly distributed over space.
3. Some minerals are found in areas that are not easily accessible.
4. Minerals are composed of one or two elements and they can be identified by their physical and chemical properties.

Q.

Write a brief note on occurrence of metals.

Q. Minerals can be classified as _____ minerals.

1. metallic and non-metallic
2. mining and drilling
3. ferrous and non-ferrous
4. drilling and quarrying

Q.

What are the properties exhibited by metals?

Q. Metalic mineral can be obtained by______.

1. Mining and Quarrying
2. Ferrous and Non-ferrous
3. Open Cast and Shaft
4. Drilling and Mining

Q. When we compare the weight of gold metal with a pyrite of the same size, we find that gold is heavier. This is because gold is than pyrite.

1. denser
2. more soluble
3. harder

Q. In the ________ grade ores, the mineral content is high and impurities are less. In the __________ grade ores mineral content is low and impurities are more.

1. Ferrous and Non ferrous
2. Old and new
3. High and Low
4. Metallic and Non-metallic

Q. Which one among the following is not true?

1. Minerals are concentrated in a particular area or rock formations.
2. Minerals are evenly distributed over space.
3. Some minerals are found in areas that are not easily accessible.
4. Minerals are composed of one or two elements and they can be identified by their physical and chemical properties.

Q.

88 Circle is the odd one out.

Aluminum, Iron, Copper, Silver, Sand.

Q. Which of the following is guaranteed to contain metal in its raw form?

1. Quarried minerals
2. Metallic minerals
3. Drilled minerals
4. Non-metallic minerals

Q.

Give one word or a phrase for each of the following.

The property of a metal having a shining surface