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प्रश्न
Write an answer to the following question in your own words.
Write the names of five minerals and the useful substances obtained from them.
उत्तर
Minerals are naturally occurring solid substances with a characteristic internal structure and properties. They are formed through geological processes that take millions of years. Examples of minerals are:
- Iron ore: It is used to make farming implements, railway lines and so on.
- Manganese: Manganese compounds are used in the production of pharmaceuticals as well as to turn glass pink. Manganese is also used in electric appliances.
- Bauxite: It contains 55% aluminium. As a result, it is primarily used in aircraft, transportation, and the production of electric wire.
- Copper: Copper is used in the manufacture of electric wires, radios, telephones, cars, kitchen utensils, and statues.
- Mica: It is used in a variety of applications, including ayurvedic medicines, dyes, electric machines and equipment, and wireless communication equipment.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer the following questions in about 30 words.
Distinguish between the following in not more than 30 words.
Ferrous and non-ferrous minerals
Answer the following question.
Name any three common minerals used by you everyday.
Answer the following questions.
What is an ore? Where are the ores of metallic minerals generally located?
Tick the correct answer.
Which one of the following is a leading producer of copper in the world?
Name some non-metallic minerals.
Name the mineral used in the manufacture of:
(i) Cement
(ii) Aluminium
(iii) Synthetics.
Fill in the blank
Metallic minerals are generally found in ________ rocks.
Fill in the blank
Peat has very little _____.
Write true or false
Metallic minerals are generally found in sedimentary rocks.
Write true or false
Mica is a metallic mineral.
