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Minerals and Its Properties

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

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A rock from which a particular mineral can be profitably extracted is called ore. The ores of metallic minerals are generally located in igneous rocks and metamorphic rocks.

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Answer the following questions.

(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

(c) Arid regions

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

Q. Ores contain minerals in a form of rock. Mostly ores contain minerals with metal elements.

Q. Are minerals are considered as metals or metals are also called as minerals

Distinguish between :

(a) a mineral and an ore,

(b) an ore and a metallic compound.

Q. Metallic minerals contain ______ in their ore form.

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