FIBs

Question 1

Metallic minerals are classified into …………….. and ………….

Answer 1

ferrous, non-ferrous

Question 2

Gold and silver are …………. minerals.

Answer 2

non-ferrous

Question 3

Minerals can be extracted by ………….,…………., or …………

Answer 3

mining, drilling, quarrying

Question 4

Deep bores dug to reach mineral deposits are called …………

Answer 4

shafts

Question 5

Metallic minerals are generally found in ……….. and…………..rock formations.

Answer 5

igneous, metamorphic

Question 6

The mineral deposits in North America have located in three zones: …………… the Appalachian region and the mountain ranges of the West.

Answer 6

the Canadian region north of the Great Lakes

Question 7

…………… is the largest producer of bauxite in the world.

Answer 7

Australia

Question 8

…………. is the most abundantly available fossil fuel.

Answer 8

Coal

Question 9

Petroleum is drilled from ………

Answer 9

Oil fields

Question 10

Bhakra Nangal is an important …………….. station in India.

Answer 10

hydel power