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INDIA: MINERALS AND ENERGY RESOURCES. — Social Science STD 10 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social ScienceINDIA: MINERALS AND ENERGY RESOURCES.2 Marks
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What is a Mineral? Give examples.
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Answer

Minerals are formed under the crust of the earth due to an ongoing inorganic process.
  • They are natural chemical compounds, uniform in composition and structure and are usually found in rocks in the form of ores.
  • They can be in solid, liquid or gaseous state.
  • They are mostly Non-Renewable.

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