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ANALYTICAL QUESTIONS: TOPIC: Mineral resources,
Conventional sources of energy , Non conventional sources
of energy
Q.1 .
On February 19, 1974, at the break of dawn, the well was opened. Oil
gushed out in great force at 500 PSI . That was the pressure of the
fluids in the reservoir. History was made that day . For ONGC a new
era dawned. India, rejoiced
a. Where was the oil struck and what is the oilfield named as ? What [2]
is the drilling platform referred to as?
A huge oil deposit known as Mumbai High was struck in 1974 in
Maharashtra about 176 kilometres off Mumbai in the Arabian Sea.
The drilling platform is known as Sagar Samrat.
b. Name two other oil fields found in the same region as mentioned [2]
in the excerpt above.
Aliabet island in the Gulf of Khambhat and Bassein south of
Mumbai High.
Q.2
Hydropower is an affordable source of electricity that costs less than
the most. Since hydropower relies on the energy from moving water
we have lower energy bills .
a. Name the non-conventional source of energy which is derived [2]
from the periodic rise and fall of the ocean water. State a reason
as to why is it an inexhaustible resource.
Tidal energy.
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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull between the earth, sun and
moon. It means as long as the earth is being orbited by the moon the
tides will continue to produce energy; so it is an inexhaustible source.
b. State any two ideal sites where it can be harnessed. [2]
Gulf of Kutch, Gulf of Khambhat, Sunderbans ,Lakshadweep islands
and Andaman and Nicobar islands.
Q.3
Mining in India has been prominent since ancient times . The field is
noted for significantly contributing to the economy of the nation.
However , mining in India has its own problems.
a. Which was the first mineral used by man ? Write its two uses . [2]
Copper was the first metal used by man .
Following are the uses of copper:
1. Being malleable and ductile and a good conductor of electricity,
copper is used for making electric wires and electric equipment.
2. It is used in shipbuilding industry.
3. It is alloyed with zinc to from brass and with tin to make bronze.
b. [2]
State any two hazards of mining causing environmental
degradation .
1. The air and water in the surrounding region gets contaminated due
to dust and emissions during mining.
2. The dumping of waste and slurry leads to the degradation of land
and an increase in the river water pollution.
3. Deforestation , erosion and alteration of soil profile is also an ill
effect of mining activities.
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Dharmista Kothari
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