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How does the government use the minerals?

The government uses the minerals in a judicious manner so as to meet the needs and common interests of the society. The government works for the benefit and betterment of all because resources are not the sole property of a particular person or community but they belong to everyone.


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Classify the following natural objects into renewable and non-renewable resources. Put a tick (√) against those which are minerals and cross (×) against those which are not minerals.

Bamboo, Coal, Sea water, Mud, Ants, Sand, Iron Ore, Diamond, Trees, Petroleum, Grass, Air, Marble rock, Fishes, Well water, Sunshine.


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Can you classify the following minerals into metallic, non-metallic and energy source?

Iron ore, bauxite (aluminium ore), coal, copper ore, limestone, gypsum, mica, groundwater, petroleum, rock salt, sand, gem stones.


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How does the government use the minerals?

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Discuss the pros and cons of allowing private companies to mine our minerals. How do you think can they be regulated? How do you think can the environmental concerns be taken care off?