How is mineral processing responsible for land degradation? - Vidyadip

Question

How is mineral processing responsible for land degradation?

✓

Answer

The mineral processing like grinding of limestone for cement industry and calcite and soapstone for ceramic industry generate huge quantity of dust in the atmosphere. It retards the process of infiltration of water into the soil after it settles down on the land.

Need a full question paper?

Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.

Start Generating Free

Explore more

More "SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS [3M - GEOGRAPHY]" from Unit 2 Ch 1 : Resources and Development→Unit 2 Ch 1 : Resources and Development — all question types→Social Studies STD 10 question papers→CBSE Board STD 10 question papers→CBSE Board question paper generator→

Similar questions

In which state is Hirakud dam located?

"India is highly dependent on coal for meeting its commercial energy requirement." Support the statement with three arguments.

‘‘Tourism industry in India has grown substantially over the last three decades.’’ Support the statement.

What was Agenda 21 of Earth Summit of Rio de Janeiro?

Why is the practice of rooftop rainwater harvesting slowly declining in Rajasthan? Which state has made rooftop rainwater harvesting compulsory?

Enumerate any three characteristics of commercial farming.

Analyse the role of the manufacturing sector in the economic development of India.

"Treatment of industrial effluents can be done in three phases." Mention them.

What are millets? Give brief description of the climatic conditions and producing states of the millets grown in India.

If the types of flora and fauna found in your region. Make a comparison of it with the other types of vegetation found in India.