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Unit 2 Ch 5 : Minerals and Energy Resources — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesUnit 2 Ch 5 : Minerals and Energy Resources3 Marks
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Why do we need to conserve mineral resources?
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It takes millions of years for the formation of minerals. Compared to the present rate of consumption, the replenishment rate of minerals is very slow. Hence, mineral resources are finite and non-renewable. Due to this, it is important that we conserve the mineral resources.

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