G4 Minerals and Energy Resources. Questions.
G4 Minerals and Energy Resources. Questions.
1. What is a mineral?
2. Which is the best variety of iron ore?
3. How do minerals occur in sedimentary rocks?
4. How do minerals occur in igneous and metamorphic rocks?
5. Name the mineral found in beds and layers.
6. Which mineral is found in Kudremukh mines?
7. How is nuclear energy obtained?
8. What are conventional sources of energy?
9. Which state is the leading producer of manganese?
10. How did the Bailadila iron ore field get its name?
11. What is Hematite?
12. Which is the oldest oil producing state in India?
13. What are non-conventional sources of energy?
14. How is “gobar gas plants” beneficial to the farmers?
15. How do mining affect the health of miners?
16. What are Conventional source of energy?
17. Name the non-metallic mineral which can be split easily into thin sheets?
18. What are placer deposits?
19. How is iron ore transported from Kudremukh deposits to Mangalore?
20. What are Rocks?
3 Marks.
21. How is mining activity hazardous? Explain.
22. Give three reasons in the favour of use of „Atomic energy‟.
23. Explain any three different forms in which minerals generally occur.
24. How can we save our limited energy sources?
25. Why do you think that solar energy has a bright future in India?
5 Marks.
26. How will you use and conserve energy efficiently?
27. Why do non–conventional energy resources have a bright future in India?
28. Why there is a need of conservation of minerals?
29. Which is the most abundantly available fossil fuel in India? Assess the
importance of its different forms.
30. How can bio gas solve the energy problem mainly in rural India?