CH-5 MINERALS

Give reason
1] Minerals are mined in those regions where they occur as
ores .
A] A mineral may or may not be commercially useful . For
example , we know that iron is found in most rocks ,
but it is mined in those regions , where it occur as ores
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2] petroleum is called black gold .
A] A variety of product , like petrol , diesel , kerosene ,
wax , plastic and lubricant are obtained by refining crude
mineral oil . Other byproducts include raw material for
chemical fertilizer , synthetic fibers and drugs , Thus , it
is called black gold
 question / answer
Q1] What is an ore ?
A1] A rock which a large concentration of a particular
mineral is called the ore of that mineral
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Q2] Write three difference between metallic and non-metalic
minerals
A2] Metallic minerals –
1) The metallic mineral contain metal
2) They are found as ores
3) These mineral are mostly found in igneous and
metamorphic rocks
 Non-metallic minerals-
1) The non-metallic minerals do not contain metals
2) Coal and petroleum are used as fuel Therefore , they
are also called mineral fuels
3) The non-metallic minerals are mostly found in
sedimentary rocks
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Q3] What is mining ? Explain the different methods of
mining .
A3] The method of taking out ores buried under the
earth’s surface is called mining
 When ores occur near the earth’s surface they are
simply dug out . This is called quarrying
 When the ores are located at a shallow depth , they
can be taken out by removing the surface layer . This
is called open-pit or open-cast mining
 Some minerals deposits occur at great depth. A shaft
has to be dug to reach the minerals. Such a mine is
called shaft mine. A shaft mine has many underground
chambers. The miners use lifts to reach these chambers.
 Deep wells are dug to extract minerals oil and natural
gas. The process of digging wells and extracting oil is
known as drilling
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Q4] Write the name of four varieties of iron ore. Which is
the largest iron ore producing country in the world ?
A4] Iron is the backbone of modern civilization. It is cheap
and durable metal and can mixed with other metals to
form alloys . It is used to manufacture tools, utensils,
machine, railway engine and ships . There are four
varieties of iron ore – haematite, magnetic, limonite and
siderite . China is the largest iron ore producer in the
world .
Q5] Which metal is used to make aluminum ? Name the
largest silver producing state in India
A5] Bauxite metal is used to make aluminum . Rajasthan
is the silver producing state in India
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Q6] Name the two industries which use limestone ?
Name two coal producing state in India
A6] two industries which use limestone are cement
industry , iron and steel industry . Two coal producing
state in India are Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand .
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Q7] Write three ways to conserve mineral resources.
A7] Three ways to conserve mineral resources are
 Efficient utilization of resources
 Improvement in the techniques of purification
 Recycling of resources
Bio data
Name – Shubh gupta
Class – vi
Sec – d
Roll no – 38
Subject – geography