INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA

MINERALS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are minerals?
A
Minerals are the substances that are formed by earth
B
Minerals are the layers of earth
C
Minerals are some food type
D
Minerals are the layers of atmosphere
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Minerals are inorganic substances that are naturally formed. Minerals are most commonly found in rocks.

Detailed explanation-2: -Minerals are formed naturally by geological processes. A mineral is a homogeneous solid that can be made of single native element or more usually a compound. Minerals make up Earth’s rocks and sands, and are an important component of soils.

Detailed explanation-3: -A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic element or compound having an orderly internal structure and characteristic chemical composition, crystal form, and physical properties. Common minerals include quartz, feldspar, mica, amphibole, olivine, and calcite.

Detailed explanation-4: -Minerals are naturally occurring substances which have certain physical properties and definite chemical compositions.

Detailed explanation-5: -Minerals form when rocks are heated enough that atoms of different elements can move around and join into different molecules. Minerals are deposited from salty water solutions on Earth’s surface and underground.

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