Minerals

Q. Distinguish between the ferrous and non-ferrous minerals.

Q. S1: Mineral is homogeneous because it does not show uniform properties, S2: Minerals are naturally occurring substances, S3: Minerals have a definite internal structure.

1. S1: True, S2: False, S3: True
2. S1: False, S2: True, S3: True
3. S1: False, S2: True, S3: False
4. S1: True, S2: True, S3: True

Q. is made from limestone.

1. Eraser
2. Vinegar
3. Chalk
4. Crayon

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Identify the following statements as True or False.

S1: Mineral is heterogeneous in nature.

S2: Minerals are naturally occurring substances.

S3: Minerals have a definite internal structure.

1. S1: True, S2: False, S3: True
2. S1: False, S2: True, S3: True
3. S1: False, S2: True, S3: False
4. S1: True, S2: True, S3: True

Q.

Describe in detail coal under the following heads:

a. Distribution of coal in India.

b. Demerits of Indian coal.

c. Conservation of coal.

d. Use of coal in economic development of India

Q. What is mineral? Write three types of minerals?

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> ______ are homogenous, naturally occurring substance with a definable internal structure.

1. Soils
2. Minerals
3. Woods
4. Plastics

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> S1: Minerals are homogeneous because they do not show uniform properties.
S2: Minerals are naturally occurring substances.
S3: Minerals have a definite internal structure.

1. S1: True, S2: False, S3: True
2. S1: False, S2: True, S3: True
3. S1: False, S2: True, S3: False
4. S1: True, S2: True, S3: True

Q. is made from limestone.

1. Eraser
2. Vinegar
3. Chalk
4. Crayon

Q. Explain finest quality od iron ore and its characterstics

Q. Sunil was reading about life in ancient times, and how different minerals were discovered. Which of the following could have been in wide use after the invention of underwater vehicles?

1. Petroleum
2. Coal
3. Natural gas
4. Manganese

Q.

WHY IT IS SAID THAT INDIA IS RICH IN IRON AND MANGANESE RESOURCES ? EXPLAIN.

Q. Which of the following places in India would be likely to have potash salt in abundance?

1. Rajasthan
2. Dhaka
3. Tibet
4. Kandy

Q. Match the following minerals with the following categories:
1) Manganese, 2) Copper, 3) Limestone, 4) Petroleum,
A) Non-metallic mineral, B) Ferrous Mineral, C) Energy Mineral, D) Non-ferrous Mineral.

1. 1- A, 2- D, 3- B, 4- C
2. 1- B, 2- D, 3- A, 4- C
3. 1- A, 2- B, 3- C, 4- D
4. 1- D, 2- C, 3- B, 4- A

Q. Sunil was reading about life in ancient times, and how different minerals were discovered. Which of the following could have been in wide use after the invention of underwater vehicles?

1. Petroleum
2. Coal
3. Natural gas
4. Manganese

Q. Multinational companies were lead by _______ to acquire rights over oil drilling.

1. Dutch Shell
2. Exxon Mobil
3. Chevron Texaco
4. Agip

Q. Which of the following places in India would be likely to have potash salt in abundance?

1. Rajasthan
2. Dhaka
3. Tibet
4. Kandy

Q.

How many minerals have been identified so far?

Q. Distinguish b/w
[a] Mineral and ore
[b] Geographers and geologist

Q. Pop the bubbles containing the names of the minerals.

1. Mica
2. Limestone
3. Copper
4. Bauxite
5. Iron
6. Sulphur
7. Granite
8. Natural Gas