Question

name any two uses of minerals​

Answer 1

Minerals like iron are used for constructing purpose.

Minerals like aluminium are used in making body of aeroplane etc.

Minerals like gold are used to make jewellery,coins etc.

Minerals like copper are used in making electric wires,coins, jewellery etc.

Answer 2

• Mineral like copper is used in electrical equipments as it is good electrical conductor. Clay is used to make cement etc which helps in constructing roads. Fibreglass, cleaning agents are made by borax.

• Buildings use a wide range of minerals:

1. iron (as steel) in the framework of large building,
2. clay in bricks and roofing tiles,
3. slate for roofing tiles,
4. limestone,
5. clay,
6. shale and gypsum in cement,
7. gypsum in plaster,
8. silica sand in window glass,

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