Description : State one way by which mineral resources can be conserved. -Geography
Last Answer : Minerals are non -renewable resources and once depleted cannot be replenished for further usage. Thus, it is important that we conserve this so that future generations can also benefit from ... can develop new technology that avoids the wastage of minerals and provides ways for maximum utilization.
Description : Why should we conserve mineral and energy resources? -Geography
Last Answer : Any resource that is of economic interest and available for eventual economic extraction from the earth's crust is called a mineral resource. Any resource that can produce heat, power life, move ... come to a halt leading to a halt in development and overall lowering of human living conditions.
Description : “Mineral resources in India are unevenly distributed.” Support the statements with three suitable examples. -Geography
Last Answer : Yes, it is true that Mineral resources in India are unevenly distributed. India is one such country which acquires rich and different types of mineral resources. The uneven distribution is due to the ... . Moreover, there is a lack of economic minerals in the vast alluvial plains of North India.
Description : “India is fortunate to have fairly rich and varied mineral resources. However, these are unevenly distributed.” -SST 10th
Last Answer : . Minerals are unevenly distributed in various regions of India. . Peninsular rocks contain most of the reserves of coal, metallic minerals, mica and many other non-metallic minerals. . ... ferrous minerals. . The vast alluvial plains of North India are almost devoid of economic minerals.
Description : Why do we need to conserve mineral resources? -SST 10th
Last Answer : . Mineral resources are basic requirement for economic development. . Every sector of the national economy- agriculture, industry, transport, commercial and domestic - needs inputs of mineral resources. . The ... been steadily rising all over the country and we need to conserve it for the future.
Description : Why is it necessary to conserve mineral resources ? Explain any four ways to conserve mineral resources. -SST 10th
Last Answer : 1. Mineral resources, in the present scenario, are being rapidly consumed. However, it is important to conserve these resources because the geological processes of mineral formation are very ... metals and other substitutes are the important steps involved in the conservation of mineral resources.
Description : Why is conservation of mineral resources essential ? Explain any three methods to conserve them. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Conservation of minerals is essential because: 1. It is a finite resource as only one percent of the earth's crust comprises of workable minerals. 2. It is non-renewable because the geological process ... at lower costs. 3. Metals should be recycled and scrap metals and substitutes must be used.
Description : Why is it necessary to conserve mineral resources ? Suggest any four ways to conserve mineral resources. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Conservation of minerals is essential because: 1. It is a finite resource as only one percent of the earth's crust comprises of workable minerals and it is non-renewable. Four ways to conserve ... should be recycled. 4. Scrap metals and substitutes must be used rather than continued mining of ores.
Description : Why is conservation of mineral resources essential ? Explain any three methods of conserving mineral resources. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Conservation of mineral resources is essential since the total volume of workable mineral deposits is an insignificant fraction i.e. one per cent of the earth's crust. We are rapidly ... using scrap metals and other substitutes are steps in conserving our mineral resources for the future.
Description : In what ways are some manufacturing industries dependent on mineral resources ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Some manufacturing industries based on minerals resources transform raw materials into valuable industrial products. Iron and steel, cement, aluminium, petrochemical are mineral- based industry. They use raw meterials into finished products.
Description : “Mineral resources in India are unevenly distributed.” Support the statement with three suitable examples. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Peninsular rocks contain most of the reserves of coal, metallic minerals mica and many other non-metallic minerals. (ii) Sedimentary rocks on the western and eastern flanks of the ... due to differences in the geological structure processes and time involved in the formation of minerals.
Description : Why do we need to conserve our mineral resources? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Minerals are required in all spheres of our life-for agriculture, industries and domestic purposes. We are rapidly consuming the mineral resources that required millions of years to be ... Recycling of metals, using scrap metals and other substitues to reduce exploitation of present deposits.
Description : Why is conservation of mineral resources essential? Explain any three methods to conserve them. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The total volume of workable mineral deposits is an insignificant fraction i.e. one per cent of the earth's crust. We are rapidly consuming mineral resources that took millions of years to ... , using scraps metals and other substitutes are steps in conserving our mineral resources for the future.
Description : What efforts are required to use mineral resources in a planned and sustainable manner? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Following efforts have to be made to use mineral in a planned and sustainable manner: (i) Recycling of metals: We should recycle the metal or metal-made products to prevent its scarcity. For ... replaced with the recyclable resources, e.g., use of green gas instead of coal for cooking purpose.
Description : The Peninsular Plateau of India is rich in mineral resources. -SST 10th
Last Answer : It is made up of very ancient, crystalline, hard, igneous and metamorphic rocks. Such rocks are rich in mineral resource.
Description : Give four economic uses of mineral resources. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Mineral resources are useful in four ways: (i) They form the basis for industries. (ii) Means of communication depend upon them. (iii) They are the source of energy, e.g., coal and petroleum. (iv) Earn foreign exchange by exports.
Description : Name the states rich in mineral resources. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Indian states which are rich in mineral resources are: (i) Bihar, (ii) M.P., (iii) West Bengal, (iv) Gujarat, (v) Assam.
Description : How do we need to conserve mineral resources? -Geography
Last Answer : In order to conserve mineral resources, we must see to that our consumption of minerals does not increase our wants. We must remember that these resources are one of the greatest gifts of God and we must use these in such a manner that our future generations also enjoy this gift.
Description : what were two of early west Africas important mineral resources?
Last Answer : farmers
Last Answer : Minerals are rocks that are present on the surface or underground which contain large amounts of compounds or precious metals or non-metals as free elements.
Last Answer : Md. Ruhul Amin is the new chairman of Bangladesh Oil , Gas and Mineral Resources Corporation (Petrobangla).
Description : What are californias major mineral resources?
Last Answer : California's major mineral resources include, gravel, crushedstone, building stone, gold, silver, iron, evapite minerals, andclay
Description : The Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources because (a) it is made up of crystalline rocks (b) displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it ... minerals (d) the terrain makes exploitation of minerals difficult and very costly due to transport difficulties
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : The Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources because: [IAS 2004] (a) it is made of crystalline rocks (b) the displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rock and ... minerals (d) the terrain makes exploitation of minerals difficult and very costly due to transport difficulties
Description : Why is it that the Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources? (a) Displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex (b) It is made up of ... makes exploitation of minerals difficult (d) The climatic conditions are not suitable, for exploitation of minerals
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Enumerate the effects or impact of mining on the environment. Or State the environmental effects of extracting & using mineral resources.
Last Answer : ⮚ Devegetation and Defacing of Landscape ⮚ Subsidence of Land ⮚ Ground water Contamination ⮚ Surface water Pollution ⮚ Air Pollution ⮚ Occupational Health Hazards
Description : Which of these resources would be called as land in economics (a) Coal mines of Bihar ; (b) Water resources of Uttaranchal ; (c) Mineral deposits of Jharkhand; (d) All the three
Last Answer : (d) All the three
Description : What is mineral ? Mention two types of formations in which they occur. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Rocks are combinations of homogeneous substances called minerals. (i) It occurs in cracks, crevices, faults and joints, particularly Igneous and metamorphic rocks. (ii) It also occurs in beds and layers particularly in sedimentary rocks.