Morning Star solutions for Total Geography [English] Class 10 chapter 11 - Mineral Resources [Latest edition]

Minerals are natural substances having definite chemical and ______ properties.

______ is a ferrous mineral.

Good quality minerals are ______ in quantity than low quality minerals.

Which ore of iron is reddish in colour?

______ is also known as 'Black ore'.

______ is the best quality of iron that contains more than 70 per cent of iron.

About 90 per cent of iron ore is used to make ______.

The main iron ore exporting ports in India are Mormugao and ______.

______ is a raw material used for smelting of iron ore.

Manganese is used to make ______ tough and resistant to rusting.

______ is used in dry cell batteries.

______ mineral is used to regulate blood sugar levels and to support the immune system.

An excess of ______ in plants and animals is toxic.

______ is essential for plant growth and reduction of nitrates in green plants.

______ is the earliest metal used by man.

Which of the following is a principal combination in which copper occurs in nature?

______ is a good conductor of electricity, highly malleable and ductile.

Copper is alloyed with ______ and nickle to make stainless steel.

Copper is alloyed with ______ to make bronze.

Answer the following question in brief:
What is a mineral?

State two characteristics of minerals.

Distinguish between

Metallic and non-metallic minerals.

Name the three varieties of iron ore mined in India. Name one state where each is found.

Name the best quality of iron ore.

Name two states where iron is found.

What type of mineral is copper? Name any two states where copper is found in India.

State two important uses of following metal 

 Uses of aluminium

Give a reason for the following:

Manganese is an important raw material in the iron and steel industry.

Give a reason for the following:

Bauxite is used in electrical equipment industry.

Give a reason for the following:

Raw iron needs to be alloyed in order to be useful in construction and automobile industry.

Bauxite is an oxide of which metal?

Where are the deposits of Bauxite found in India?

How is brass and bronze made?

State two important uses of following metal 

Uses of copper  

Name the States producing Manganese

State two industrial uses of manganese.

Give a reason for the following:

Magnetite is so called.

Give a reason for the following:

Copper is used for making electric wires.

Give a reason for the following:

Aluminium is used for making aircraft.

Name two characteristics of iron ore deposits in India that facilitate their optimum use in the iron and steel plants.

Name two industries that require iron ore as raw material.

On an outline map of India mark and name two centres where each of these minerals are found:

1. Iron ore
2. Manganese
3. Copper
4. Bauxite

You have to prepare a feasibility report for establishing mineral based industries in your state? Which industries would you recommend? Give reasons to support your answer.

Suppose you live in an area which has rich deposits of coal, dolomite, limestone and manganese and two exporting ports. Which industry can be developed in your area and why?

Minerals are exhaustible over time. Make a list of household items that could be reused by repairing, recycling or refurbishing and the benefits of doing so.