Description : Mention the important minerals in Europe. -Geography
Last Answer : Copper, Iron ore, Coal, Bauxite and Potash.
Description : (i) Name two important minerals forming the resource base of the Chhattisgarh region. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) . Iron ore, bauxite, limestone and dolomite, (ii) The technique of silk production is called sericulture. Sericulture is a labour intensive industry and provides employment to a large number ... sericulture has become an important industry to this region. (iii) Tussar silk and Mulberry silk.
Description : (i) Mention two reasons why minerals are important ? . -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Two reasons why minerals are important are : 1. Minerals are power resources for the countries. 2. Minerals based industries like iron and steel etc. depend on them. (ii) In Orrisa, iron ore is mined in Sundergarh and Mayurbhanj. In Chattishgarh, iron ore is mined in Baster and Durg.
Description : Mention the important industries of Australia. -Geography
Last Answer : The major industries and producing centers are Iron and Steel industry, Automobile industry, Ship building, Electrical machinery, Textile, Paper, Paperboard and pulp industries, Oil refining.
Description : Why is animal husbandry an important occupation in Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : Animal husbandry is an important occupation in Australia. Sheep and cattle are reared for wool, meat, skin and dairy products.
Description : With reference to mining in Chhattisgarh, name two minerals each mined from the following centres : -Geography
Last Answer : The two minerals mined from the following centers: 1. Surguja District: coal and bauxite. 2. Bastar and Durg Districts: iron ore and limestone.
Description : India is richly endowed with a variety of minerals. State two reasons in support of this statement. -Geography
Last Answer : India is richly endowed with a variety of minerals and diverse geological formations. The following two points illustrate this : (i) Development of Mining: India has huge population ... mineral resources was one of the greatest factors responsible for emergence of imperialism and colonization.
Description : Which State is the leading producer of the following minerals ? -Geography
Last Answer : Leading producer stales for the following minerals : (i) Coal—Jharkhand. (ii) Oil—Maharastra. (iii) Manganese—Orissa.
Description : Name any six agencies that involved in the exploration of minerals in India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Geological Survey of India (ii) Oil and Natural Gas Commission (iii) Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd. (iv) National Mineral Development Corporation (v) Indian Bureau of Mines (vi) Bharat Gold Mines Ltd. (vii) Hindustan Copper Ltd. (viii) National Aluminum Company Ltd
Description : Which minerals are used to generate atomic power? -Geography
Last Answer : The release of nuclear energy to generate heat through nuclear reactions is called atomic power. The generated heat is mostly used to further generate electricity. It is one of the less ... environmentally friendly. The main minerals that are used for nuclear reactions are uranium and thorium.
Description : Name two minerals which are obtained from veins and lodes. -Geography
Last Answer : Minerals occur under a variety of circumstances. It is important to understand their occurrence as the type of formation in which they occur determines the relative ease and cost of extraction of said ... are called lodes. Major metallic minerals like tin and copper occur in nature in this manner.
Description : Give two examples of non-metallic minerals. -Geography
Last Answer : Non-metallic minerals are those minerals which don’t include the qualities of the metallic minerals like density, malleable, ductile and good conductor of heat and electricity. For example – Salt and Potash NOTE – other examples are – Mica, Sulphur, Granite, Limestone, Marble, Sandstone, etc
Description : Which minerals are indispensable for electric and electronic industries? -Geography
Last Answer : Mica is one of the minerals which is indispensable for electric and electronic industries. It is a mineral formed by the series of plates or leaves and can be clear, black, green, red, ... is another leading Mica producing area. Another important producer is the Nellore Mica belt of Andhra Pradesh.
Description : Classify minerals into two groups on the basis of chemical and physical properties and give one example of minerals of each group. -Geography
Last Answer : Minerals are classified on the basis of their physical properties and chemical properties such as: Metallic Minerals Metallic minerals are those that are rich in metals and a source to procure a variety of ... is rich in building stones i.e. sandstone, granite, marble, fuller's earth, and gypsum
Description : Processing of which minerals release huge amount of dust in the atmosphere? 1 a) Sandstone b) Iron ore c) Limestone d) Bauxite 15. -Geography
Last Answer : C) Limestone
Description : How does systematic formation of minerals take place? -Geography
Last Answer : The basic source of all minerals is the hot magma in the interior of the earth. When magma cools, crystals of minerals appear and a systematic series of minerals are formed in sequence to solidify so as to form rocks.
Description : What kind of qualities do minerals have? -Geography
Last Answer : A mineral is a naturally occurring organic and inorganic substance having an orderly atomic structure and a definite chemical composition and physical properties for example sulphur, copper, silver, and gold, etc.
Description : Name the minerals which are single elements? -Geography
Last Answer : Sulphur, copper, silver, gold, graphite are single elements.
Description : Define the term ‘mineral’ and name the major classes of minerals with their physical characteristics. -Geography
Last Answer : A mineral is a naturally occurring organic and inorganic substance, having an orderly atomic structure and a definite chemical composition and physical properties. A mineral is composed of two or more ... and can be sub-divided into three types: Precious metals, Ferrous metals Non- ferrous metals.
Description : How are minerals formed in igneous and metamorphic rocks? -Geography
Last Answer : In igneous and metamorphic rocks, minerals may occur in the cracks, crevices, faults or joints. The smaller occurrences are called veins and the larger are called lodes. In most cases, they are ... Major metallic minerals like tin, copper, zinc and lead etc. are obtained from veins and lodes.
Description : Distinguish between the following (a) Ferrous and non-ferrous minerals (b) Conventional and non-conventional sources of energy. -Geography
Last Answer : Ferrous Minerals: Ferrous minerals account for about three-fourths of the total value of the production of metallic minerals. They provide a strong base for the development of metallurgical ... do not cause environmental pollution. Small amount of money is sufficient to have these sources.
Description : What are minerals? How are they useful for mankind? [V. Imp.] -Geography
Last Answer : Minerals are naturally occurring substances which have certain physical properties and definite chemical composition. Minerals are very useful for mankind. Some minerals like coal, natural gas and petroleum are used ... . Iron, aluminium, gold, uranium etc. are used in medicine, in Fertilizers, etc
Description : Australia is known as the flattest continent. Why? -Geography
Last Answer : Out of the total land surface in Australia 94% is less than 600 mt. above sea level, comprising of flat lowland. Therefore it is known as the ‘Flattest continent’.
Description : Explain the location and extent of Australia. -Geography
Last Answer : The continent of Australia is situated completely in the southern and the eastern hemispheres. It lies between 10° 45'S and 43°39'S latitude. It lies 11°39'E and 153° 39'E longitudes. The Tropic of Capricorn ... north to south and 4,350 km from west to east. Its coastal line is 19,310 km long.
Description : What are the major physical divisions of Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : Australia can be divided into three physical divisions. They are The Eastern Highlands The Plateau Lowlands The Western Plateau
Description : Write a note on the river system of Australia. -Geography
Last Answer : There are a few rivers in Australia. Most of the rivers are short and flow into the lakes. The Murray is the most important river in . Australia. The Darling, Lachlan and Murrimbidge are its ... Mucumba drain into lake Eyre. Rivers Murchison, Avon, Black wood etc., drain into the Indian ocean.
Description : What are the main crops of Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : A variety of crops are grown in the continent i.e, wheat, sugarcane, cotton, maize, tobacco etc., A variety of fruits and vegetables are also grown here.
Description : Mention the products exported from Australia. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Australia exports about 70% of its total production of wheat . 2. Milk, meat and other dairy products are exported. The fine wool of Merino sheep is also exported. 3. Minerals like ... exported coal is also exported. 4. Iron and steel, machinery and other manufactured goods are exported.
Description : Density of population in Australia is low. Why? -Geography
Last Answer : The distribution of population in Australia is uneven and sparse. It is a country with very low density of population. The average density is only 3 persons per sq.km. It is because ... continent is covered by desert and semi desert. In Australia urban population is more than rural population.
Description : Mention the grassland found in Australia. There are two types of grasslands in Australia. -Geography
Last Answer : Tropical grasslands – Savanna Temperate grasslands- Downs
Description : Which are the famous deserts located in the western plateau of Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : The great sandy desert, great victoria desert and simpson deserts are located in the western plateau.
Description : Why are the season of Australia opposite to those of the Northern Hemisphere? -Geography
Last Answer : Due to its location in the southern hemisphere, the seasons of Australia are opposite to those of Northern Hemisphere.
Description : Why is Australia a land of rare animals? -Geography
Last Answer : Because around 60% of its native birds are not found anywhere else in the world.
Description : What are the huge farms where sheep are raised known as in Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : They are known as ‘stations’.
Description : Which are the two famous gold mining centres in Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie.
Description : Which are the main sources of power in Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : Coal, petroleum and natural gas are the main sources of power in Australia.
Description : Describe the tropical forests of Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : They are found in the northern and north eastern coastal areas of Australia. They occupy a very small area which is patchy. Palm, ash, beech and cedar are the important trees.
Description : What type of agriculture is practiced in Australia. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. In Australia, extensive farming is in practice. 2. The size of the holdings is large and modem methods of cultivation are followed. 3. Importance is given to commercial crops as they are needed for export.
Description : How are the central low lands of Australia divided? -Geography
Last Answer : The central lowlands are divided into three basins they are: 1. The Murray Darling Basin 2. The Lake Eyre Basin 3. The Carpentaria Lowlands
Description : What are the factors that favour sheep rearing in Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : The vast grasslands, water from the artesian wells, cool and dry climate, modem methods of sheep rearing and wide market facilities have encouraged sheep rearing.
Description : Why is agriculture limited in Australia? -Geography
Last Answer : The cultivable area is small and accounts for only 4% of the land in Australia. It is found along the coastal plains and river basins. Due to scanty and untimely rainfall, unfertile sandy soil and lack of irrigation facilities, the cultivated area is limited.
Description : One of the following is not a name given to Australia _______. -Geography
Last Answer : b) Dark Continent
Description : Mention the land area of India and Australia in kilometres. -Geography
Last Answer : India: 32-87 Lakh sq. km /3287263/3-28 million sq. km. Australia: 7686848 sq. km.
Description : Is Australia in the northern or the southern hemisphere? -Geography
Last Answer : Australia is in Southern Hemisphere.
Description : What time would 7:00pm in the western US be in South Australia?
Last Answer : Noon in Hobart.
Description : Are there mammals native to Australia that aren't marsupials?
Last Answer : answer:Yes. There are monotremes (mammals which lay eggs) - platypii/platypuses(?) and echidnas. Australia is home to a variety of native mammals both on land and in the surrounding oceans. They consist of ... Wombat. The other native land mammals are the bats, rats, mice and the Dingo. (via)
Description : Which country has the longest coastline? a. Norway c. Canada b. Australia d. Greece
Last Answer : c. Canada
Description : Which country is the sparsest in population? a. Namibia c. Australia b. Mongolia d. Botswana
Last Answer : a. Namibia
Description : What are the important air pollutants? -Geography
Last Answer : The important air pollutants are carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, chloroflaoro carbons, hydro carbons etc.
Description : What are the important sources of water pollution? -Geography
Last Answer : The important sources of water pollution are : Natural: Soil erosion, landslides, volcanic eruption, decay and decomposition of plants and animals etc.. Man made: Industrial effluents, urban waste, domestic waste, agricultural waste, thermal waste, oil spill, nuclear waste etc.