Question

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.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1- B, 2- D, 3- A, 4- C

Metallic minerals are classified as Ferrous minerals and Non-ferrous. Manganese is an example of Ferrous minerals and copper falls in the category of Non-ferrous minerals. Limestone is an example of Non-metallic minerals, as it does not contain any metal. Petroleum is an Energy Minerals because these minerals act as a source of energy.