Mineral and Power Resources
Types of Minerals
Metallic
Non Metallic
The minerals which are here in their raw form are called Metallic Minerals.
Ex- Iron, Copper
The minerals which do not contain Metals are called Non-Metallic Minerals.
Ex- Coal, Petroleum
Distribution of Minerals
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Power Resources
Conventional
Non Conventional
Firewood, Coal, Petroleum, Natural Gas and Hydel Power
Solar energy, Wind energy, Nuclear Power,, Geothermal energy and Tidal energy
BioGas
Organic waste can be converted into gaseous fuel
Extraction of Minerals
Mining
Quarrying
Drilling
Ferrous
Non Ferrous
Minerals which does not contain Iron ore
Minerals which does contain Iron ore
Ex- Manganese ore
Ex- Gold
the action of making a hole in something by boring with a drill.
the process of obtaining coal or other minerals from a mine.
The minerals that are near the surface
Metallic Minerals
Metallic Minerals
Non Metallic Minerals
Uses of Minerals
Computer Industry
Jewellery
Automobiles, Airplanes, Coins, pipes