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Mineral and Power Resources — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social StudiesMineral and Power Resources3 Marks
Question
How can minerals be conserved?
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Answer

  1. Minerals are a non-renewable resource.
  2. It takes thousands of years for the formation and concentration of minerals.
  3. The rate of formation is much smaller than the rate at which the humans consume these minerals.
  4. It is necessary to reduce wastage in the process of mining.
  5. Recycling of metals is another way in which the mineral resources can be conserved.

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