Question

Write short note on conservation of mineral and power resources

Answer 1

Population growth, urbanization and industrialization have increased the consumption of minerals and power minerals to a greatest extent in the 21st century and there is a serious need for the conservation of minerals. Following are the different ways of conserving minerals:
(a) We can make use of energy efficient equipments.
(b) Looking for alternative sources of energy.
(c) Recycling of minerals.
(d) Optimum utilization of minerals.
(e) Improvement in the techniques of extraction and purification of minerals.

Answer 2

Minerals are a non- renewable resource. It takes thousands of years for the formation of minerals. There is limited stock of minerals present in Earth because of its rapid consumption. They are essential to meet he need of the present and future generation. Hence their conservation becomes necessary.