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NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science Geography Mineral and Power Resources

NCERT Class 8 Social Science Chapter Wise Solutions

History

  1. How When and Where
  2. From Trade to Territory
  3. Ruling the Countryside
  4. Tribals Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age
  5. When the People Rebel
  6. Colonialism and the City
  7. Weavers Iron smelters and Factory owners
  8. Civilising the Native Educating the Nation
  9. Women Caste and Reform
  10. The Changing World of Visual Arts
  11. The Making of the National Movement 1870s 1947
  12. India After Independence

Political Science

  1. The Indian Constitution
  2. Understanding Secularism
  3. Why do we Need a Parliament
  4. Understanding Laws
  5. Judiciary
  6. Understanding Our Criminal Justice
  7. Understanding Marginalisation
  8. Confronting Marginalisation
  9. Public Facilities
  10. Law and Social Justice

Geography

  1. Resources
  2. Land Soil Water Natural Vegetation and Wild Life Resources
  3. Mineral and Power Resources
  4. Agriculture
  5. Industries
  6. Human Resources

NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science Geography Mineral and Power Resources

1. Answer the following questions.

(i) Name any three common minerals used by you every day.

Ans: The three common minerals used every day are Salt, Gold and Copper.

(ii) What is an ore? Where are the ores of metallic minerals generally located?

Ans: Rocks from which minerals are obtained are known as ores. For any material to be called ore of any mineral, it must contain a minimum adequate quantity of that mineral so that it can be extracted profitably.
The ores of metallic minerals are generally located in igneous rocks and metamorphic rocks.

(iii) Name two regions rich in natural gas resources.

Ans: The two regions rich in natural gas resources are Russia and Norway.

(iv) Which sources of energy would you suggest for rural areas (b) coastal areas (c) Arid regions?

Ans:

Kind of RegionsSuggested sources of energy
A.Rural areasBiogas energy.
B.Coastal areaHydel and tidal energy.
C.Arid regionsWind and solar energy.

(v) Give five ways in which you can save energy at home.

Ans: Five ways in which energy can be saved at home:
(i) Switching off lights, fans and other electrical appliances when not in use
(ii) By seeing to it that electrical devices are operating efficiently; for example, defrosting refrigerator regularly and not keeping the refrigerator door open for longer than necessary
(iii) Using energy-efficient devices such as fluorescent bulbs and tubes
(iv) Using energy efficiently while cooking; for example, keeping the lids closed, while cooking
(v) Unplugging electrical devices when not in use prevents leakage of electricity; thus saving energy.


2. Tick the correct Answer.
(i) Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of minerals?
(a)
They are created by natural processes.
(b) They have a definite chemical composition.
(c) They are inexhaustible.
(d) Their distribution is uneven.

Ans: (c) They are inexhaustible.

(ii) Which one of the following is NOT a producer of mica?
(a)
Jharkhand (b) Karnataka (c) Rajasthan (d) Andhra Pradesh

Ans: (b) Karnataka

(iii) Which one of the following is a leading producer of copper in the world?
(a)
Bolivia (b) Ghana (c) Chile (d) Zimbabwe

Ans: (c) Chile.

(iv) Which one of the following practices will NOT conserve LPG in your kitchen?
(a)
Soaking the dal for some time before cooking it.
(b) Cooking food in a pressure cooker.
(c) Keeping the vegetables chopped before lighting the gas for cooking.
(d) Cooking food in an open pan kept on low flame.

Ans: (d) Cooking food in an open pan kept on low flame.


3. Give reasons.

(i) Environmental aspects must be carefully looked into before building huge dams.

Ans: Environmental aspects must be carefully looked into before building huge dams because of the following reasons –

  1. Dams create an imbalance in the earth’s equilibrium.
  2. Deforestation leads to environmental pollution.
  3. People become displaced.
  4. Cities/ villages/ towns may require shifting causing a lot of hardships for the people.
  5. Flood threats loom large.
  6. Earthquake threats
  7. Silting of lakes is a problem

(ii) Most industries are concentrated around coal mines.

Ans: Coal is used as a source of energy and power and also as a raw material in most of the industries. Hence most industries are concentrated around coal mines for the purpose of saving cost of transportation of coal (cost effectiveness).

(iii) Petroleum is referred to as “black gold”.

Ans: Petroleum is referred to as “black gold” because it is black in colour in the crude form and its derivatives are extremely valuable as petroleum itself. Today it is almost inevitable in our day-to-day life. A variety of products like – kerosene, diesel, petrol, wax, plastics, lubricants etc. are produced from these mineral resources.

(iv) Quarrying can become a major environmental concern.

Ans: Quarrying can become a major environmental concern because of the following reasons:

  1. It may destroy the humus of soil which is much required for the growth of plants and crops.
  2. It produces a lot of noise pollution due to use of explosives at times in order to break the huge chunks of rocks.
  3. In the process of quarrying lot of dust is generated which causes air pollution and also occupational hazards.
  4. Blasting done for the purpose of quarrying generate vibration which damages the nearby buildings, dams or any other similar structure.

4. Distinguish between the followings.

(i) Conventional and Non-conventional sources of energy

Conventional sources of energyNon-conventional sources of energy
1.Conventional Sources of Energy have been in common use for a long time.Non-Conventional Sources of Energy are not commonly used.
2.Conventional Sources of Energy are exhaustible except water.Non-conventional Sources of Energy are inexhaustible.
3.Conventional Sources of Energy cause pollution.Non-conventional Sources of Energy are pollution free
4.Firewood, coal are examples of Conventional sources of energySolar energy, nuclear energy are examples of Non Conventional sources of energy

(ii) Biogas and natural gas

BiogasNatural gas
1.It is produced by using organic matter like dead plants, animal dung, kitchen waste, etc.It is found along with petroleum and gets released when crude oil is brought to the surface.
2.It is a non-conventional source of energy.It is a conventional source of energy.
3.It is Is easily available, especially in rural areas.Very few countries have sufficient natural gas reserves of their own. It is not easily available;
4.It pollutes the environment since it releases carbon-dioxide in the air.It is a cleaner fuel than many others.
5.It is used for domestic purposes like cooking and lighting.It is used as a domestic fuel as well as an industrial fuel.

(iii) Ferrous and Non-ferrous minerals

Ferrous mineralNon-ferrous mineral
1.Ferrous mineral is a metallic mineral that contains iron.Non – Ferrous mineral is a metallic mineral that does not contain iron.
2.Iron ore and manganese are Ferrous mineralsGold, silver are examples of Non-ferrous minerals

(iv) Metallic and Non-metallic minerals

Metallic mineralNon-metallic mineral
1.A mineral containing metal in raw form are Metallic mineral.A mineral not containing metal are Non-metallic mineral .
2.Bauxite, iron ore are Metallic mineralLimestone, gypsum are Non-metallic mineral

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