CBSE Class 10th Geography Ch 5 Minerals and Energy Resources NCERT & Additional Question Answer

8.What is a mineral? A mineral is a homogenous, naturally occurring substance, having a definite chemical composition and comprising of one or more elements. 9.How are minerals formed in igneous and metamorphic rocks? Minerals are formed in igneous and metamorphic rocks. When liquid molten material and gaseous form moves upwards towards the Earth's surface, cools down and becomes solid. 10.Why do we need to conserve mineral resources? We need to conserve mineral resources because Minerals are non-renewable sources of energy.Minerals take million years to be formed and our consumption rate is very fast as compared to thereplenishment rate of minerals. Minerals are needed for economic growth and industrialisation. Minerals are unevenly distributed. Thus, to maintain equal distribution of these resources, minerals need to be conserved. Google Drive Link- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dyJS... OneDrive Link- https://1drv.ms/b/c/4bd5ce06a5ee2d6b/... #boards2025 #cbseclass10 #exam #education #ncert #socialscience #geography #cbseclass10socialscience #exampreparation ‪@NehaDasaniNotes‬