Question

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

• 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 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 metal. Petroleum is an Energy mineral because these minerals act as a source of energy.