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Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

What, among the following, do not contain metals in their ore form?

  1. Metallic minerals

  2. Non-metallic minerals

  3. Power minerals

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • Non-metallic minerals are minerals that have no metallic luster and break easily. These are also called industrial materials and are typically some form of sediment. Non-metallic minerals are not malleable.
  • Nonmetallic minerals/ rocks like limestone, magnesite, dolomite, phosphorite, talc, quartz, mica, clay, silica sand, gemstones, decorative and dimension stones, construction materials etc. are the common nonmetallic minerals.
Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Metallic minerals contain ______ in their ore form.

  1. No metal

  2. Metal

  3. Clay & rocks

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Metallic minerals are extracted from mineral deposits, which are concentrations of metallic minerals produced by geological processes. Some metallic minerals contain valuable metals, such as copper, gold, nickel, lead, zinc or platinum.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Minerals can be classified into _____.

  1. Metallic minerals

  2. Non-metallic minerals

  3. Power minerals

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Minerals are broadly categorized into metallic (e.g., iron, copper), non-metallic (e.g., limestone, mica), and power/energy minerals (e.g., coal, petroleum).

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Which minerals play a very important role in the economic development of the country?

  1. Metallic minerals

  2. Non-metallic minerals

  3. Power minerals

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Power minerals, such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas, are essential for driving industrial processes, transportation, and electricity generation, making them vital for economic development.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

The important power minerals are ___________.

  1. Coal and oil

  2. Natural gas

  3. Nuclear minerals

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Power minerals are those used to generate energy. This includes fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas, as well as radioactive materials used in nuclear power.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Which is India's largest offshore oil field?

  1. Mumbai High

  2. Digboi

  3. Ankleshwar

  4. Cambay
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bombay High, also known as Mumbai High, is an offshore oilfield 176 kilometres (109 mi) off the coast of Mumbai, India, in about 75 m of water. The oil operations are run by India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Which one of the following areas is associated with Shale gas and is estimated to be abundantly found in India?

  1. Off-shore rocks

  2. Ignitious rocks

  3. Sedimentary rocks

  4. Marsh land
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Shale gas is a form of unconventional natural gas trapped within fine-grained sedimentary rocks, such as shale, which are rich in organic matter.