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B. Very short answer questions
I. Give two examples of the following.
1. Minerals used as building materials
2. Ores
3. Precious metals
4. Gemstones
5. Fossil fuels
Answers
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Explanation:
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1. Minerals used as buliding materials
Some of the examples of minerals which are used as building materials are Clay and limestone .
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2. Ores
Some of the examples of ores are Barite (BaSO₄) , Bornite (Cu₅FeS₄) , Cassiterite (SnO₂) , Chalcopyrite (CuFeS₂),etc
Ore is a naturally occuring mineral (or) rock which bears a metal.
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3. Precious metals
Some of the examples of precious metals are Gold , Silver , Copper , Palladium and other substances .
Precious metals are naturally occuring metals which have a high economic value and are rare.
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4. Gemstones
Some of the examples of Gemstones are Jades , opals , quartz , topaz , turquoise , zircon , olivion and other .
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5. Fossil fuels
Some of the examples of fossil fuels are , Coal , petroleum , natural gas , oil and others.
Fossil fuels are found in earth's crust . They are made from the decomposed plants and animals.