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Explain what mineral resources are and how they are obtained from the earth's surface or beneath it.
Mineral resources are inorganic substances obtained from the earth's surface or beneath it. They are a country's natural resources and are formed through various processes such as cooling of magma, underground heat and pressure transformation, and breakdown of volcanic rocks by water and wind.
What are the two types in which mineral resources can be classified? Provide examples of each type.
Mineral resources can be classified into metallic and non-metallic minerals. Examples of metallic minerals include iron ore and copper, while examples of non-metallic minerals include limestone and gypsum.
Explain the formation process of some minerals from hot magma and volcanic rocks.
Some minerals are formed from hot magma, which contains the minerals, and when the magma cools, crystals of minerals appear. Additionally, some minerals are formed when volcanic rocks are broken down by the action of water and wind.
Differentiate between metallic and non-metallic minerals. Provide examples of each type.
Metallic minerals are composed of metal compounds or resemble metals, such as iron ore and copper. Non-metallic minerals do not contain any metal compounds, examples include limestone and gypsum.
What are the processes involved in the underground formation of most minerals?
Most minerals are formed underground when heat and pressure transform one form of rock into another.
Test your knowledge about the mineral resources of Pakistan with this quiz. Explore the formation of minerals and understand how they contribute to the country's natural resources. Dive into the world of inorganic substances and uncover the treasures hidden beneath the earth's surface.
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