MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA
MINERALS
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the Canadian region north of the Great Lakes
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the Appalachian region
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*the mountain ranges of the west
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Detailed explanation-1: -The mineral deposits in North America are located in three zones: the Canadian region north of the Great Lakes, the Appalachian region and the mountain ranges of the west.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Appalachians are the mountains in eastern North America where huge minerals deposits are found.
Detailed explanation-3: -The 3 types of mineral resources are metallic, non-metallic and fuels.
Detailed explanation-4: -Which states lead in mineral production? Arizona, Nevada, Texas, California, and Minnesota-the top five states-accounted for nearly 40% of non-fuel mineral production value. Arizona and Nevada, the top two states, are the country’s biggest producers of copper and gold, respectively.
Detailed explanation-5: -Mineral deposits in North America: Canadian Shield Region: Iron mineral, nickel, gold, uranium, and copper. Appalachians region: Coal. Western Cordilleras: Dusting of copper, lead, zinc, gold, and silver.