Question 1

Answer the following questions.
(i) Name any three common minerals used by you every day.
(ii) What is an ore? Where are the ores of metallic minerals generally located?
(iii) Name two regions rich in natural gas resources.
(iv) Which sources of energy would you suggest for
(a) rural areas (b) coastal areas (c) arid regions
(v) Give five ways in which you can save energy at home.

Accepted Answer

(i) Three common minerals used by us in day-to-day life are copper, iron and salt.(ii) Ore is the raw me tat-found in the earth mixed with other materials or impurities.They are generally located in igneous or metamorphic rocks.(iii) Two regions in India rich in natural gas resources are Jaisalmer and Krishna-Godavari delta.(iv) (a) For rural areas, solar energy and wind energy are feasible options. There aren’t many high-rise buildings to act as an obstacle for sunlight or to break the momentum of wind. ”(b) For coastal areas, wind energy and tidal energy are good choices.(c) For arid regions, wind energy and solar energy are feasible, for reasons similar to rural areas.(v) Five ways in which one can save energy at home:Promoting the use of solar energy as much as possible.Using biogas as cooking fuel.Drying clothes in sunlight instead of electric dryers to prevent emissions and unnecessary use of electricity.Avoiding misuse of electricity; switching off fans and lights when not required.Using pressure cookers for cooking.

Question 2

Tick the correct

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(i) Which one of the following is not a characteristic of minerals?(a) They are created by natural processes.(b) They have a definite chemical composition.(c) They are inexhaustible.(d) Their distribution is uneven.(ii) Which one of the following is not a producer of mica?(a) Jharkhand(b) Karnataka(c) Rajasthan(d) Andhra Pradesh(iii) Which one of the following is a leading producer of copper in the world?(a) Bolivia(b) Ghana(c) Chile(d) Zimbabwe(iv) Which one of the following practices will not conserve LPG in your kitchen?(a) Soaking the dal for some time before cooking it.(b) Cooking food in a pressure cooker.(c) Keeping the vegetables chopped before lighting the gas for cooking.(d) Cooking food in an open pan kept on low flame.Answer:(i) (c), (ii) (b), (iii) (c), (iv) (d).

Question 3

Give reasons.
(i) Environmental aspects must be carefully looked into before building huge dams.
(ii) Most industries are concentrated around coal mines.
(iii) Petroleum is referred to as “black gold”.
(iv) Quarrying can become a major environmental concern.

Accepted Answer

(i)Because of the following reasons:Dams create an imbalance in the earth’s equilibrium.Deforestation leads to environmental pollution.People are displaced.Cities/villages/towns are shifted causing untold hardships to people.Flood threats loom large.Earthquake threats.Silting of lakes a problem.(ii) Presence of coal mines around industries reduces the costs of transportation and also ensures easy availability of fuel.(iii) Petroleum is a very valuable fossil fuel. It is used for running all types of machinery, transport vehicles, from a bicycle to an aeroplane.(iv) After quarrying, pits are not covered so they may cause environmental hazards.

Question 4

Distinguish between the following.
(i) Conventional and non-conventional sources of energy.
(ii) Biogas and natural gas.
(iii) Ferrous and non-ferrous minerals
(iv) Metallic and non-metallic minerals.

Accepted Answer

(i)Class 8 Geography Chapter 3 Mineral and Power Resources Exercise Questions

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Question 5

Choose the correct option.
(i) Which of these is a non-metallic mineral?
(a) Iron ore
(b) Bauxite
(c) Limestone
(d) Manganese ore
(ii) Which continent produces more than half of the world’s tin?
(a) Africa
(b) Asia
(c) Europe
(d) South America
(iii) Which continent is the leading producer of iron ore in the world?
(a) North America
(b) Asia
(c) Europe
(d) Australia
(iv) Which state is a major bauxite producing area?
(a) Goa
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Assam
(d) Tamil Nadu
(v) What is the name given t

Accepted Answer

(i) (c), (ii) (b), (iii) (c), (iv) (b), (v) (b), (vi) (d), (vii) (b).

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Question 6

Fill in the blank spaces given to complete each sentence.
Metallic minerals are classified into …………….. and ………….
Gold and silver are …………. minerals.
Minerals can be extracted by ………….,…………., or …………
Deep bores dug to reach mineral deposits are called …………
Metallic minerals are generally found in ……….. and…………..rock formations.
The mineral deposits in North America have located in three zones: …………… the Appalachian region and the mountain ranges of the West.
…………… is the largest producer of baux

Accepted Answer

ferrous, non-ferrousnon-ferrousmining, drilling, quarryingshaftsigneous, metamorphicthe Canadian region north of the Great LakesAustraliaCoalOil fieldshydel powerUranium, thorium.

Question 7

State whether each of the following statements is true (T) or false (F).
All ores are rocks but all rocks are not minerals.
Quarrying is good for the environment.
Mineral fuels like coal and petroleum are found in sedimentary strata.
Coal is more predominant in the Canadian Shield Region than the Appalachi

Accepted Answer

Chile and Peru are leading producers of copper.Kolar in Karnataka has large deposits of silver.Copper is an element used in almost everything.Bauxite is the ore of aluminium.Nuclear power can be produced from the nuclei of most elements.Answer:TureFalseTureFalseTrueFalseTrueTrueFalse

Question 8

Match the items given in Column I correctly with those given in Column II.

Accepted Answer

(i) (d), (ii) (a), (iii) (b), (iv) (c), (v) (e).Class 8 Geography Chapter 3 Mineral and Power Resources Very Short Answer Type Questions

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Question 9

Differentiate between a rock and an ore.

Accepted Answer

A rock is an aggregate of one or more minerals. An ore is a rock from which minerals are mined.

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Question 10

Define quarrying.

Accepted Answer

Quarrying is a process of extraction in which minerals lying near the surface are simply dugout.

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Question 11

Name the leading tin producers in Asia.

Accepted Answer

China, Malaysia, and Indonesia are leading tin producers in Asia.

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Question 12

Name two areas in Australia, which have large deposits of gold.

Accepted Answer

Two areas in Western Australia having large deposits of gold are Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie.

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Question 13

Name two minerals in whose production India contributes a significant part.

Accepted Answer

India has vast deposits of high-grade iron ore, and it is also a leading producer of salt.

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Question 14

In which industry is silicon important? From which ore is it obtained?

Accepted Answer

Silicon is important in the computer industry. It is obtained from quartz.

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Question 15

Why are minerals considered non-renewable?

Accepted Answer

Minerals take thousands of years to form. The rate of formation is much smaller than the rate of consumption. So we classify them as non-renewable.

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Question 16

Why is coal called “buried sunshine”?

Accepted Answer

Coal is called “buried sunshine” because it is found buried under the earth, and is as important a source of energy as sunshine.

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Question 17

Why are petroleum and its derivatives called “black gold”?

Accepted Answer

Petroleum and its derivatives are black in colour but as valuable as gold, so we refer to it as “black gold”.

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Question 18

What is natural gas?

Accepted Answer

Natural gas is a fossil fuel obtained with petroleum deposits in oil fields.

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Question 19

Which was the first country to develop hydroelectricity?

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Norway was the first country to develop hydroelectricity.

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Question 20

Name some important hydel power stations in India.

Accepted Answer

Bhakra Nangal, Gandhi Sagar, Nagaijunasagar, and Damodar Valley Projects are important hydel power stations in India.

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