Question

why do we need to conserve mineral resources? Explain any three reasons.

Answer 1

• Exhaustible Mineral Resources are depleting rapidly and regenerating very slowly. E.g.- Coal, Petroleum and Natural Gas
• Due to the growing population, consumption of mineral resources has increased manifolds.
• Rampant exploitation of fossil fuels and non-renewable resources like coal and petroleum can lead to an energy crisis.
• The rate of consumption of mineral resources is more than the rate of their formation.
• Therefore, we need to conserve mineral resources.

Answer 2

Answer:

1) Minerals are exhaustible resources.

2) These resources are limited and unevenly distributed.

3) Per head consumption of minerals is higher in developed countries as compared to the same in developing countries.

Therefore, we need to use them economically and conserve them for future generations.