Mineral and Energy Resources II
ICSE · Class 10 · Geography
Flashcards for Mineral and Energy Resources II — ICSE Class 10 Geography. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.
Interactive on Super Tutor
Studying Mineral and Energy Resources II? Get the full interactive chapter.
Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan — built for flashcards and more.
1,000+ Class 10 students started this chapter today
Learn better with visuals Super Tutor has hundreds of illustrations like this across every chapter — all free to try.
Get startedWhat are conventional sources of energy? Give three examples.
Answer
Conventional sources of energy are non-renewable energy sources that cannot be compensated once they are used after exploitation. They are exhaustible and take millions of years to form. Examples: Coa…
Name the four types of coal based on carbon content, from highest to lowest quality.
Answer
1. Anthracite (over 90% carbon) - best quality, found in J&K 2. Bituminous Coal (60-80% carbon) - most widely used 3. Lignite (40-55% carbon) - brown coal, inferior quality 4. Peat (27% carbon) - firs…
Which Indian state has the largest coal reserves and name its major coalfield?
Answer
Jharkhand has the largest coal reserves in India (33.53%). Its major coalfield is Jharia, which is also the largest coalfield in India. Other important coalfields in Jharkhand include Bokaro, Giridih,…
What are three major disadvantages of using coal as an energy source?
Answer
1. Environmental pollution - emits harmful gases like CO2, SO2, causing greenhouse effect and acid rain 2. Health hazards for miners - respiratory diseases, lung cancer, black lung disease 3. Non-rene…
Where was oil first discovered in India and when? Name the oldest oil refinery.
Answer
Oil was first discovered in India at Makum in Assam in 1867. Digboi in Assam is the oldest oil field and refinery in India, established in 1901.
Name India's largest offshore oil field and the company that operates it.
Answer
Mumbai High is India's largest offshore oil field, located about 176 km northwest of Mumbai. It is operated by ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) and produces more than 1/3rd of India's crude oil …
What is natural gas primarily composed of and name two advantages of using it?
Answer
Natural gas consists primarily of Methane (CH4). Advantages: 1. Environment-friendly - burns cleaner with low emissions, 2. Can be efficiently and safely stored and transported, 3. Used as cooking gas…
Name four raw materials used for nuclear energy generation and where Uranium is found in India.
Answer
Raw materials: Uranium, Plutonium, Beryllium, and Thorium. Uranium is found in the copper belt of Bihar and rocks of Aravali range in Rajasthan. Thorium is found in Monazite sands on Kerala coast.
+14 more flashcards available
Practice AllFrequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in Mineral and Energy Resources II for ICSE Class 10 Geography?
How to score full marks in Mineral and Energy Resources II — ICSE Class 10 Geography?
How many flashcards are available for Mineral and Energy Resources II?
Sources & Official References
Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.
More resources for Mineral and Energy Resources II
Important Questions
Practice with board exam-style questions
Syllabus
What topics to cover
Revision Notes
Key points for last-minute revision
Study Plan
Step-by-step plan to ace this chapter
Formula Sheet
All formulas in one place
Chapter Summary
Understand the chapter at a glance
Practice Quiz
Test yourself with a quick quiz
Concept Maps
See how topics connect visually
NCERT Solutions
Every textbook question solved step by step
For serious students
Get the full Mineral and Energy Resources II chapter — for free.
Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan for ICSE Class 10 Geography.