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The list uses any five minerals.

Question.

The list uses any five minerals.

( Chapter - 3 Mineral and Power Resources, Cass 8 NCERT Resources and Development ( Geography) )

Answer.

Minerals are those rock that has a definite chemical composition. Minerals are non-renewable natural resources. Examples of minerals are salt, iron, gold, silver, limestone, bauxite, mica, silicon, etc.


Minerals are not only important for economic development but also it is very important for living organisms as the small amount of that needed in food. For example, potassium and magnesium are important minerals that are used during photosynthesis. Salt is a mineral that is part of everyone's food.


The list uses of five minerals are:

Iron minerals use in construction activities, making household goods, machinery, etc.

Gold, Copper, and silver are used in jewelry.

Silicon minerals are used in making batteries and are major input of electrical and electronic industries.

Aluminum minerals are used in making utensils and electric wires, and other electrical and electronic tools.

Salt, potassium, and magnesium are part of our food.


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