Question and answer:
1. Name the different rocks that minerals occur in?
2. Mention a few minerals and their uses.
3. What do the 3Rs stand for in context with conservation of natural resources?.....
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Answers
Answer:
1) Igneous and Metamorphic rocks :- Igneous rock , formed by the cooling of magma (molten rock) inside the Earth Igneous rock , formed by the cooling of magma (molten rock) inside the Earth or on the surface. . Metamorphic rocks, formed by temperature and pressure changes inside the Earth on the surface.
2)Antimony
Antimony is a metal that is used along with alloys to create batteries for storing grid power. It is silvery gray and can be found in its pure form in nature, an uncommon characteristic.
Asbestos
Asbestos has an unsavory reputation for causing cancer in people who work around it. It is a fibrous mineral with incredible fire retarding properties. Although asbestos has a bad reputation, when polished it becomes the well known and popular ‘Tiger Eye’ stone
Barium
Barium is a common element used in x-ray technology, fireworks, rubber and glass making and rat poison. It is a soft, white metallic element and alkaline.
Bauxite
Bauxite is a sedimentary rock that is an important ore of aluminum. The aluminum content in it is leeched from the soil above.
3)Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
As per Missouri Department of Natural Resources, “The three R's – reduce, reuse and recycle – all help to cut down on the amount of waste we throw away. They conserve natural resources, landfill space and energy.