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