What is the difference between rock and mineral?
 

Important Questions on Mineral and Energy Resources

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In sedimentary rocks a number of minerals occur in beds or layers.

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How are minerals formed in igneous and metamorphic rocks?

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What do geologists study about?

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Define minerals.
 

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In what respects are metallic minerals different from non-metallic minerals. Give two examples of each.

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What do all rocks have in common? 

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The colour of Mica could be clear, black, green, red yellow, or brown.

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Common Salt is derived from the _____. (oceans/ rivers)

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What is a mineral?

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Minerals are deposited in the stratas of which of the following rocks?

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Give four examples to establish that Minerals are an indispensable part of industrial development. State two main uses of copper. Also mention four copper producing districts of India.

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Illustrate the difference between Mineral and Rock-Ore.

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Which one of the following applies to iron ore?

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Limestone consists of a single mineral.

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Which one of the following is a placer deposit?

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What are the differences between an open pit mine, a quarry and an underground mine with shafts?

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Rocks are combinations of homogenous substances called _____.(metal/minerals)

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Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the stratas of which of the following rocks?

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Which one of the following mineral is formed by decomposition of rocks leaving a residual mass of weathered material?

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Briefly describe the process of formation of minerals in rocks.