Question

(i) Distinguish between the following in not more than 30
(a) ferrous and non-ferrous minerals
(b) conventional and non-conventional sources of energy
(ii) What is a minou10
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Answer 1

ferrous and non ferrous minerals :-

Ferrous Minerals: Ferrous minerals are naturally occurring inorganic substances that contain iron (Fe) as an element in the composition. ... Nonferrous Minerals: Nonferrous minerals do not show magnetic properties. Ferrous Minerals: Ferrous minerals are less resistant to corrosion.

conventional and non conventional:-

Conventional energy are energy types used for decades or centuries like coal, oil etc. It is those energy types, which are limited or non-renewable. Non-conventional is somewhat the opposite like wind, solar etc. I.e. those energy forms, which are renewable.