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Minerals need to be conserved because _________.

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  1. They are infinite and non-renewable

  2. They are finite and renewable

  3. They are finite and non-renewable

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Minerals are natural resources which are limited.
  • If they are continuously mined and used they will get exhausted.
  • The geological processes of mineral formation are so slow that the rate of replenishment is small in comparison to the present rates of consumption.

Which of the following place is famous for Diamonds?

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  1. Madrid

  2. Tashkant

  3. Kimberely

  4. Ankara

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kimberely.

Under which of the following type of resources can tidal energy be put?

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  1. Replenishable

  2. Human-made

  3. Abiotic

  4. Non-recyclable

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tidal energy is a replenishable energy. The replenishable resources are capable of being used over and over again and are capable of regeneration. They are inexaustible resources and their quantity is vast, unlimited, e.g., water, wind, plant.

The minerals found in the Monazite sands of Kerala is _______.

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  1. Oil

  2. Uranium

  3. Thorium

  4. Coal

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The minerals found in the Monazite sands of Kerala is Thorium.

Which one of the following mineral is contained in the monazite sands?

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  1. Oil

  2. Uranium

  3. Thorium

  4. Coal

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Thorium.

Which of the following minerals are occur as alluvial deposits?

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  1. Lead

  2. Gold

  3. Nickel

  4. Iron ore

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gold.

_________ is a non-metallic mineral.

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  1. Copper

  2. Lead

  3. Mica

  4. Nickel

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mica is a non-metallic mineral.

Which one of the following minerals are obtained from 'placer deposits'?

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  1. Gold

  2. Silver

  3. Tin

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gold, Silver, Tin all are used from deposits .

Which one of the following minerals is formed through residual mass of weathered material?

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  1. Iron

  2. Zinc

  3. Bauxite

  4. Coal

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bauxite

Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the horizontal strata of which of the following rocks?

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  1. Sedimentary rocks

  2. Igneous rocks

  3. Metamorphic rocks

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sedimentary rocks.