Can you classify the following minerals into metallic, non-metallic and energy source? Iron ore, bauxite (aluminum ore), coal, copper ore, limestone, gypsum, mica, groundwater, petroleum, rock salt, sand, gem stones.
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Answer:
Metallic Minerals are
(i) Iron Ore (ii) Bauxite (Aluminium Ore) (iii) Copper Ore
Non-metallic Minerals are
(i) Coal (ii) limestone (iii) Gypsum (iv) Rock Salt (v) Sand (vi) Gem stones (vii) Mica
Energy Sources are
(i) Coal (ii) Groundwater (iii) Petroleum
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Explanation:
Metallic minerals
It is estimated that India has about 1/4th of the world’s known iron-ore reserves. The iron-ore reserves of Bihar and Odisha are among the best in the world. These two states together produce a major share of the country’s total iron-ore production. A.P., M.P., Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Goa also have important reserves. Manganese is used in the manufacture of special varieties of steel. It helps to harden steel. Major deposits of manganese are found in Karnataka, Odisha, M.P., Maharashtra and Goa. India is one of the largest producers of manganese in the world. Bauxite deposits are found in Bihar, M.P., Gujarat, Odisha and Maharashtra. Aluminium is extracted from bauxite. This metal is light in weighty and is used in the manufacture of Aeroplane and electric wire. Bihar and M.P. are the major producers of Bauxite in the India.