Name any three common minerals used by you every day.

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Minerals are used in many industries. Minerals which are used for gems are usually hard. These are then set in various styles for jewellery. Copper is another metal used in everything from coins to pipes. Silicon, used in the computer industry is obtained from quartz. Aluminum obtained from its ore bauxite is used in automobiles and airplanes, bottling industry, buildings and even in kitchen cookware.

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(i)Name any three common minerals used by you everyday.

(ii)What is an ore? Where are the ores of metallic minerals generally located?

(iii)Name two regions rich in natural gas resources.

(iv)Which sources of energy would you suggest for

(a) Rural areas

(b) Coastal areas

(v)Give five ways in which you can save energy at home.

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