Unit 2 Ch 5 : Minerals and Energy Resources — Social Studies STD 10 — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesUnit 2 Ch 5 : Minerals and Energy Resources5 Marks
Question
Why is Conservation of mineral resources essential? Explain any three methods to conserve them.
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Answer
Importance of conservation of minerals:
Rapidly consuming mineral resources that required millions of years to be created and concentrated.
The geological processes of mineral formation are so slow that the rates of replenishment are infinitely small in comparison to the present rates of consumption. Mineral resources are, therefore, finite and non-renewable.
Rich mineral deposits are our country’s extremely valuable but short-lived possessions. Continued extraction of ores leads to increasing costs as mineral extraction comes from greater depths along with decrease in quality.
Measures to conserve minerals:
Use our mineral resources in a planned and sustainable manner.
Improved technologies need to be constantly evolved to allow use of low grade ores at low costs.
Recycling of metals, using scrap metals and other substitutes are steps in conserving our mineral resources for the future.
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