Minerals and Energy Resources | New One Shot | Class 10 Geography 2024-25

Digraj Singh Rajput・2 minutes read

The chapter details the importance of minerals and energy resources, with minerals being essential for energy needs and development. It discusses the different types of minerals found in India, the importance of coal, and various sources of energy like petroleum, natural gas, and non-conventional sources like solar and wind energy.

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Minerals and energy resources are divided into two distinct categories, with minerals being naturally occurring substances crucial for energy needs and development, while energy resources encompass various sources like coal, petroleum, and non-conventional sources such as solar and wind energy.
The significance of mineral deposits like iron ore, copper, bauxite, and manganese in India highlights the country's rich mineral wealth, with specific regions like Orissa, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand being major producers, emphasizing the importance of these minerals for industrial development.
Energy conservation and sustainable usage of non-conventional energy sources like wind, solar, and nuclear energy are essential to meet increasing energy demands while preventing resource depletion and environmental harm, underlining the critical need for frugal energy consumption and conservation efforts.

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Recent questions

What are the types of coal?
Peat, lignite, bituminous, anthracite.
How is electricity produced?
Through hydroelectricity and thermal electricity.
What are non-conventional energy sources?
Solar, wind, tidal, biomass.
How is natural gas extracted?
From locations like Krishna Godavari Basin.
Why is energy conservation important?
To prevent resource depletion and environmental harm.

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Summary

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Minerals and Energy Resources: Earth's Wealth

The chapter on Minerals and Energy Resources is divided into two parts: minerals and energy resources.
The first part focuses on minerals, while the second part delves into energy resources.
The study of minerals is crucial as they are essential for fulfilling energy needs and other developmental requirements.
Minerals are naturally occurring substances with a definable internal structure, varying in color, texture, and composition.
Rocks are often composed of minerals, and the formation of rock minerals depends on various physical and chemical conditions.
Geographers study minerals as part of the Earth's crust, while geologists delve into the formation, age, and composition of minerals.
Minerals can be found in different forms, such as veins, loads, beds, and layers, depending on their physical and environmental conditions.
Residual mass of weathered material, like bauxite, can be extracted for minerals like aluminum.
Mineral deposits, such as gold, silver, and tin, can be found in various forms like placer deposits in river valleys.
Ocean waters also contain valuable minerals like magnesium and bromine, making them a significant source of mineral wealth.

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Mineral Rich Pennines Sula Region in India

The Pennines Sula region in the country is rich in minerals like coal, metallic minerals, and mica.
The oldest land mass in the country is the Pennines Sula region, formed by volcanic eruptions and mineral depositions over time.
In Rajasthan, besides petroleum, minerals like copper, mica, and limestone are found.
North India lacks commercially viable minerals due to alluvial deposits and frequent flooding.
Metallic minerals are classified as ferrous and non-ferrous, with iron-containing minerals forming the base for the metallurgical industry.
Iron ore, specifically magnetite and hematite, are crucial for industrial development, with magnetite having higher iron content and magnetic qualities.
Manganese, another ferrous mineral, is used in making steel and ferromanganese alloys, as well as in manufacturing bleaching powder, insecticides, and paints.
Major iron ore deposits in India are concentrated in Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, and Jharkhand.
Iron ore belts in India include the Orissa-Jharkhand belt, Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur belt, Bellary-Chitradurga-Chikmagalur-Tumkur belt, and Maharashtra-Goa belt.
Non-ferrous minerals like copper, bauxite, zinc, lead, and gold are essential for various industries, with copper being scarce in India and primarily found in Balaghat Mines, Khetri Mines, and Singhbhum District of Rajasthan.

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Mineral Resources: Sources, Production, and Conservation

Aluminum wires are made from copper or bauxite.
Bauxite is mainly found in the Amarkantak Plateau and Maikal Hill Plate Region of Bilaspur.
Odisha is the largest producer of bauxite.
Copper is mined at Khetri Mines.
Bauxite is also found in Koraput Mines in Odisha.
Nonmetallic minerals like mica and limestone are essential.
Mica is used in the electronic industry due to its dielectric strength.
Limestone is crucial for smelting iron and in the cement industry.
Hazards associated with mining include health risks for miners and environmental pollution.
Conservation of minerals is vital due to our high dependency and limited availability.

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Coal and Fossil Fuels: Types and Uses

Coal types: Peat is low-grade coal with high moisture content, followed by lignite, a better quality brown coal but still soft with high moisture.
Vitamin S coal: Good quality coal found deep inside the Earth under high pressure and temperature, suitable for commercial use in smelting processes.
Anthra site coal: Highest quality hard coal, in high demand, considered the best quality coal.
Gondwana and Tersh coal: Gondwana coal is very old, around 200 million years, found in regions like Damodar Valley, Jharia, and Raniganj. Tersh coal is relatively newer, around 55 million years old, found in North Eastern states.
Importance of coal: Essential for thermal power plants, industries, and iron production in India due to its bulky nature and energy production when burned.
Petroleum industry: Extracted from fossils, found in anticlines and fault traps, with porous and non-porous layers determining its presence.
Natural gas: Formed from the same fossil fuels as petroleum, environmentally friendly with low carbon dioxide emissions, often found alongside petroleum.
Natural gas supply: Extracted from locations like Krishna Godavari Basin, Mumbai High, and Gulf of Cambay, supplied through pipelines to power and fertilizer industries.
CNG usage: Compressed natural gas used in vehicles as a more eco-friendly alternative to liquid fuels like petrol and diesel.
Electricity as a non-conventional source: Becoming a prominent energy resource, essential for various industries and daily life, offering a renewable and environmentally friendly option.

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Electricity Sources: Development Indicators and Renewable Options

The amount of electricity consumed in a country is an indicator of development, with people using electricity only when needed.
Electricity is produced through hydroelectricity and thermal electricity, with hydroelectricity generated by rotating turbines powered by flowing water.
Hydroelectricity is a renewable source of energy as water renews itself, with water used in canals and dams to generate electricity.
Multi-purpose river projects like Bhakra Nangal Dam and Damodar Valley Corporation generate hydroelectricity for water supply and electricity production.
Thermal electricity is produced by burning coal, petroleum, and natural gas to generate heat and electricity, using non-renewable fossil fuels.
Non-conventional sources of energy like solar, wind, tidal, and biomass are environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional energy sources.
Nuclear and atomic energy are obtained by altering the structure of atoms like uranium and thorium, producing energy relatively safely and environmentally friendly.
Solar energy is harnessed through photovoltaic technology, converting sunlight directly into electricity, popular in rural and remote areas for electricity supply.
Wind energy is generated by windmills converting wind power into electricity, with large wind farm clusters in states like Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Biogas is produced from organic waste like animal and human waste, used as cooking gas and natural fertilizer, promoting energy efficiency and environmental conservation.

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Promoting Sustainable Energy Use for Conservation

Geothermal energy is a prominent source of renewable energy, with sites in Pradesh and Puga Valley, Ladakh. It is crucial to focus on non-conventional sources of energy like wind, biogas, tidal, and nuclear energy, alongside solar energy, to ensure sustainable energy use and conservation of resources.
Energy conservation is vital due to the increasing energy needs with development. Sustainable energy usage, such as through public transport, power-saving devices, and non-conventional sources like wind and solar energy, is essential to prevent resource depletion and environmental harm, emphasizing the importance of frugal energy consumption.

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