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Chapter 8

The document discusses various mineral and energy resources, identifying coal as a non-metallic mineral and natural gas as a clean energy resource associated with petroleum. It outlines four economic uses of mineral resources, including their role in industries and energy sources. Additionally, it highlights the advantages of solar energy, emphasizing its cleanliness, renewability, and ease of installation.

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Chapter 8

The document discusses various mineral and energy resources, identifying coal as a non-metallic mineral and natural gas as a clean energy resource associated with petroleum. It outlines four economic uses of mineral resources, including their role in industries and energy sources. Additionally, it highlights the advantages of solar energy, emphasizing its cleanliness, renewability, and ease of installation.

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Mineral and Energy Resources

Q1. Which of the following is not a metallic mineral ?

Options:
(a) Iron
(b) Aluminium
(c) Copper
(d) Coal

Ans. (d) Coal


Solution:
A mineral from which we get metals is known as Metallic Mineral. Examples: Iron, copper,
aluminium, gold, lead, tin etc. Coal is a non-metallic mineral.

Q2. Which of the following clean energy resources is associated with petroleum?

Options:
(a) Bio Gas
(b) Natural Gas
(c) Hydrogen Gas
(d) None of these

Ans. (b) Natural Gas


Solution:
Natural gas is the clean energy resource which is found in association with petroleum.

Q3. Give four economic uses of mineral resources.

Solution:
Mineral resources are useful in four ways :
1. They form the basis for industries.
2. Means of communication depend upon them.
3. They are the source of energy, e.g., coal and petroleum.
4. One can earn foreign exchange by exports of mineral resources.

Q4. Distinguish between Tidal and Geothermal energy.

Solution:

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Q5. What are the advantages of solar energy ?

Solution:
(i) Solar energy is a clean and renewable energy source.
(ii) There is no carbon dioxide, methane or any other emission in the case of solar energy.
(iii) It works whenever the sun shines.
(iv) Solar powered panels and products are extremely easy to install.
(v) Solar cells provide cost effective solutions to energy problems in places where there is no
means of electricity.

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