CBSE Class 10 Geography: Minerals and Energy Resources
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What is the definition of a mineral?

  • A homogenous, naturally occurring substance with a definable internal structure (correct)
  • A substance used for decoration and ceremonies
  • A compound found in rocks
  • A mixture of various elements found in nature
  • How are minerals usually found?

  • Only in sedimentary rocks
  • In ores, mixed with other elements (correct)
  • Embedded within fossils
  • In pure form without any impurities
  • What do ferrous minerals account for in the total value of metallic minerals production?

  • About one-third
  • About one-fifth
  • About one-half
  • About three-fourths (correct)
  • What are rocks composed of?

    <p>Homogeneous substances called minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of forms in which minerals are found in nature?

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    Study Notes

    Mineral Definition and Composition

    • A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic solid substance with a specific chemical composition and a crystalline structure.
    • Rocks are composed of one or more minerals.

    Mineral Occurrence

    • Minerals are usually found in the earth's crust, often in combination with other minerals or in rock formations.

    Ferrous Minerals

    • Ferrous minerals account for approximately 75% of the total value of metallic minerals production.

    Mineral Forms

    • Minerals are found in nature in a wide range of forms, including cubes, octahedrons, dodecahedrons, tabular, prismatic, and botryoidal forms.

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    Test your knowledge of minerals and energy resources with this quiz based on the CBSE Class 10 Geography Chapter 5. Explore the classification of minerals, extraction of metals, conservation methods, and various types of energy resources.

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