Classification

Q. Which of the following is not a metallic mineral?

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

Q. Which of the following is not an example of energy mineral?

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

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

Q. Choose the correct pairs of minerals and their types.

1. Non- Ferrous
2. Non-metallic
3. Ferrous
4. Iron
5. Petroleum
6. Mica
7. Energy
8. Copper

Q. Match the deposits with the minerals found in them.

1. Placer deposits
2. Copper
3. Sedimentary bed
4. Lodes
5. Gold
6. Coal

Q. Minerals are classified into which of the following?

1. Rocks
2. Metallic
3. Non-metallic
4. Energy

Q. Match the following minerals with the following categories:

1) Manganese	A) Non-metallic mineral
2) Copper	B) Ferrous Mineral
3) Limestone	C) Energy Mineral
4) Petroleum	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. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding mineral conservation?

1. Minerals are overexploited by humans.
   
2. Increase in the population of humans has increased the needs of minerals.
   
3. Minerals are renewable resources and hence, they are easily replenishable.
   
4. Efficient methods of mining and smelting must be practised to avoid wastage of minerals.
   

Q.

Which of the following is made of more than one material?

1. Computers

2. Copper shavings

3. Plastic Bottles

4. Iron rods

Q. Differentiate among opaque, translucent and transparent materials, giving one example of each.​ [3 marks]