Minerals and Their Mode of Occurrence

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Minerals and Their Mode of Occurrence: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Mineral, Study of Minerals by Geographers and Geologists, Extraction of Minerals & Rat Hole Mining etc.

Important Questions on Minerals and Their Mode of Occurrence

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Social Science>Mineral and Energy Resources>Minerals and Their Mode of Occurrence> Q 1

Define minerals.
 

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What is the difference between rock and mineral?
 

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Social Science>Mineral and Energy Resources>Minerals and Their Mode of Occurrence> Q 3

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

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Social Science>Mineral and Energy Resources>Minerals and Their Mode of Occurrence> Q 4

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

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Social Science>Mineral and Energy Resources>Minerals and Their Mode of Occurrence> Q 5

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

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Social Science>Mineral and Energy Resources>Minerals and Their Mode of Occurrence> Q 6

Limestone consists of a single mineral.

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Social Science>Mineral and Energy Resources>Minerals and Their Mode of Occurrence> Q 7

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

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Social Science>Mineral and Energy Resources>Minerals and Their Mode of Occurrence> Q 8

What do all rocks have in common?