Answer the following questions in about 30 words: Distinguish between the following in not … ) conventional and non-conventional…
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(i) (a) Ferrous and non-ferrous minerals
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Ferrous minerals |
Non-ferrous minerals |
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These minerals contain iron. They provide a strong base for the development of metallurgical industries. |
These minerals do not contain iron. They play a vital role in a number of metallurgical, engineering and electrical industries. |
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Ferrous minerals constitute three fourth of total mineral production in India. |
India’s reserves of non ferrous minerals is not very large |
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Example: Iron ore and manganese |
Example: Bauxite, lead and gold. |
(b)
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Conventional Source of Energy |
Non-Conventional Source of Energy |
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These are generally exhaustible and polluting. |
These are usually inexhaustible and nonpolluting. |
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Some Examples are: Firewood, Coal and Petroleum |
Some Examples are: Solar, Wind, Tidal and Atomic Energy |