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Mineral and Energy Resources I — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 10 · Geography
Mineral and Energy Resources I revision notes for ICSE Class 10 Geography: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 10 Geography syllabus.
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1. Introduction to Minerals
- Minerals are found in the earth’s crust and are extracted from ores.
- Metallic minerals contain metals and are generally found in igneous rocks.
- Non-metallic minerals do not contain metals and are found in sedimentary rocks.
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2. Iron Ore
- Iron ore is the backbone of modern industries.
- India is among the world's top ten countries in iron ore reserves.
- The main varieties of iron ore are magnetite, haematite, limonite and siderite.
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3. Manganese
- India ranks third in the world in manganese production.
- Manganese is the most important mineral for making iron and steel.
- Nearly 9 kg of manganese is required for manufacturing one tonne of steel.
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4. Bauxite
- India is the third largest producer of bauxite in the world.
- Bauxite is the raw material for making aluminium.
- Bauxite is a rock consisting of hydrated aluminium oxides.
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Minerals are aggregates of twoMetallic minerals contain metals andNonIron ore is the backboneMagnetite is the best quality iron
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What are the important topics in Mineral and Energy Resources I for ICSE Class 10 Geography?
Key topics in Mineral and Energy Resources I include Introduction to Minerals, Iron Ore, Manganese, Bauxite. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
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