Question

Look at the illustration below. List down at least 5 importance of minerals shown in the illustration. Write your answer on the space provided below.
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Answer 1

Answer:

1.Industry

2.Electricity

3.Agriculture

4.House

5.Transportation

Explanation:

Answer 2

The importance of minerals as shown in the illustration can be:

1. Industries: Minerals are used in different industries for different purposes. Minerals can be used to make paint, electronics, medicines, etc.
2. Electricity: Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity. For example, Aluminium and copper are used to make wires to conduct electricity.
3. Home: Minerals are found in varying ranges from one house to another. The most visible evidence is the use of jewellery, glass windows and food materials.
4. Agriculture: Fertilisers are used to improve the productivity of crops by farmers. They make use of different minerals like nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, etc
5. Water: Mineral water is commonly used today as different minerals like iron, zinc, copper, etc. provide many health benefits.