VIII Std Geography

Mineral Resource-Definition
• Mineral Resource: Concentration of inorganic,
naturally occurring, typically solid, non-
renewable material with a practical use. A
mineral is a naturally sourced, solid chemical
compound with a crystalline structure.
Minerals are also categorized based on their
unique physical properties, such as: a. Colour,
b. Density, c. Lustre, d. Streak, e. Cleavage & f.
Hardness.
 Power Resources-Definition
• The resources which are necessary for the
generation of energy are called ‘Power
resources’. It is essential for economic
development and improving the standard of
living of the people in a country. They play a
major role in the development of industry,
agriculture, commerce, transport and
communications etc. On the basis of their
nature power resources can be divided as
conventional and Nonconventional power
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Mineral Resources
Mineral Resources-Importance
Types of Minerals
Extraction of Minerals
 Extraction of Minerals
• Mining – Taking out minerals from
Earth
 Open Cast Mining- Shallow depth
 Shaft Mining - Greater depth
• Drilling- Deep wells are bored
• Quarrying-Minerals near the surface
are dug
Extraction of Minerals
Types of Rocks
Mineral Distribution- Map of World
Distribution of Minerals in India
Conservation of Mineral Resources
Conservation of Mineral Resources
Minerals used in everyday life
Energy Resources
Importance of Energy Resources
Types of Energy Resources
Sources of Energy
Conventional sources of energy-
Commercial
Conventional sources of energy-
Non Commercial
Non-Conventional sources of energy
Non-Conventional sources of energy
Non-Conventional sources of energy
Advantages& Disadvantages of Non
Conventional sources of Energy
Conserve energy for future use
Energy Pyramid for better future