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Mineral and Energy Resources II

ICSE · Class 10 · Geography

Summary of Mineral and Energy Resources II for ICSE Class 10 Geography. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Coal, petroleum, natural gas, nuclear power, hydel power and non-conventional energy sources form the main energy base of modern life. Conventional sources such as coal, petroleum and natural gas are exhaustible and polluting, while non-conventional sources such as solar, wind, biogas, tidal and geo

Key Concepts

Coal is a conventional and non

Coal is a conventional and non-renewable energy source. It is an inflammable organic substance composed of hydrocarbons found in sedimentary rocks. It

Coal is classified by carbon content

Coal is classified by carbon content into anthracite, bituminous coal, lignite and peat. Anthracite has over 80% carbon and is the best quality. Bitum

Jharkhand has the largest coal reserves

Jharkhand has the largest coal reserves in India with 33.53%. West Bengal produces about 18% of India's coal reserves. Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal

Petroleum

Petroleum, also called mineral oil, is an inflammable liquid made mainly of hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons form 90-95% of petroleum, while the rest consis

Oil was first discovered in India

Oil was first discovered in India at Makum in Assam in 1867. Major oil-bearing areas include Mumbai High, Bassein and Aliabet offshore, and Digboi, Na

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the main conventional sources of energy and their characteristics
  • Identify the different types of coal and their uses
  • Locate the major coal, petroleum and natural gas regions in India
  • Explain the advantages and disadvantages of coal, petroleum and natural gas
  • Understand nuclear power, its raw materials, benefits and limitations

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Mineral and Energy Resources II covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 10 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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