Minerals are solid, inorganic substances mostly found in the earth's crust and have definite chemical composition. The important rock forming minerals are quartz, mica and feldspar.

The minerals are the substances found naturally on the earth. It makes up the rocks that covers the earth. Many metals can be obtained from minerals. Minerals from which metals are obtained are called ores. Minerals are very useful in our daily life.

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Define 'mineral'.

Important Questions on Natural Resources

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What is the industrial source of CNG?

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Minerals are chemical substances that are man-made.

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Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources.

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Correct the following sentence by changing the underlined word.

Resources which never get exhausted are called non-renewable resources.

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Correct the following sentence by changing the underlined word.

Ores are the building blocks of all rocks.

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In what way can we utilise energy from wind, water and sunlight to prevent the depletion of natural resources? How do you think this will help us to reduce the level of pollution in the environment?

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Minerals from which metals are obtained are called fuels.

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Describe the various uses of minerals.

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Name five things we get from petroleum.

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Coal and petroleum take _____(millions of/ two) years to be formed.