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1/Why do we need to use our mineral resources judiciously? Mention some ways to conserve
minerals. please answer if you know it don't be greedy of points if your answer will be right I will mark you the brain list
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Answer:
Resources include food, water, basic amenities, electricity etc. ... Moreover, the resources are very limited as all resources are not renewable. Also, the population is growing at an exponential rate. So, to cater the needs of growing population and future generations, resources should be used judiciously by us
some ways to conserve minerals:
Minerals must be used in a planned and sustainable manner.
Recycling of metals.
Use of alternative renewable substitutes.
Technology should be advanced to use the low-grade ores efficiently.
Answer:
The increasing world population and the demands of more and more people to have higher standards of living, have resulted in the increased use of mineral resources. Minerals are non-renewable, once consumed they are completely exhausted and cannot be generated soon. We have to use our mineral resources in a planned manner so that the future generation is not deprived of them.
The ways in which mineral resources can be conserved are -
1.Recycling-Many metals like iron,gold,silver and aluminium, once discarded , can be reused by recycling.
2.Avoiding wastage-Efficient methods of mining and smelting can avoid wastage of minerals.While using them also we should take care not to waste.
3.Substitutes-Alternatives to minerals like biodegradable plastic, wood and other substitutes should be more widely used.
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