GeoLn5 Minerals and Energy resources answerkeys
GeoLn5 Minerals and Energy resources answerkeys
GeoLn5 Minerals and Energy resources answerkeys
(iii) Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the stratas of which of the
following rocks?
(a) sedimentary rocks (b) metamorphic rocks
(c) igneous rocks (d) none of the above
► (a) sedimentary rocks
(iv) Which one of the following minerals is contained in the Monazite sand?
(a) oil (b) uranium (c) thorium (d) coal
► (c) thorium
Answer
(i) (a)
Ferrous minerals Non-ferrous minerals
(b)
Non-conventional Sources of
Conventional Sources of Energy Energy
(iii) In igneous and metamorphic rocks, molten/liquid and gaseous minerals are
forced upwards into the cracks. They then solidify and form veins or lodes.
(iv) 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.