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Mineral and Energy Resources II

ICSE · Class 10 · Geography

Complete topic list for Mineral and Energy Resources II in ICSE Class 10 Geography. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Mineral and Energy Resources II

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A. Conventional Sources of Energy - Coal

  • Coal is an inflammable organic substance composed of hydrocarbons found in sedimentary rocks
  • India is the third largest producer of coal in the world
  • Coal is the main source of power generation in India
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B. Petroleum and Natural Gas

  • Petroleum derived from Latin words 'Petrol' (rock) and 'Oleam' (oil) - oil from rocks
  • Composed of 90-95% hydrocarbons, found in sedimentary rocks
  • Major onshore oilfields: Assam (Digboi - oldest, 1866), Gujarat (Ankleshwar - largest in Khambhat Basin)
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C. Nuclear Energy and Hydroelectricity

  • Nuclear energy from splitting atoms (neutrons and protons)
  • Raw materials: Uranium (Rajasthan, Bihar), Thorium (Kerala coast), Plutonium, Beryllium
  • India has 2/3rd of world's thorium reserves
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D. Multipurpose Projects

  • Multipurpose projects provide irrigation, power generation, flood control, navigation, fish culture
  • Jawaharlal Nehru called them 'temples of modern India'
  • Bhakra Nangal Project: On river Sutlej, joint venture of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, commissioned 1963

Key Concepts

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