3.4 Multiple Choice Questions :
1. A naturally occurring substance that has a definite chemical composition is a _____________.
a) Ore b) Gold c) Mineral d) Mines
2. China and India have large___________ deposits.
a) Coal b) Iron ore c) Zinc d) Tin
3. _________ is the leading producer of iron ore in the World.
a) Europe b) America c) India d) Brazil
4. Minerals occur in different types of ___________ rocks.
a) Laterite b) Metamorphic c) Sedimentary d) Rocks
5. __________ also has deposits of manganese bauxite, nickel, zinc and copper.
a) Asia b) Africa c) China d) France
6. Africa is rich in ___________ resources.
a) Ore b) Minerals c) Gold d) Coal
7. ____________is the largest producer of high grade iron ore in the World.
a) Chile b) South Africa c) Zimbabwe d) Brazil
8. Australia is the largest producer of _____________ in the World.
a) Bauxite b) Nitrate c) Oxygen d) Gold
9. Mineral are a ______________ resources.
a) Waste b) Renewable c) Conserved d) Non-renewable
10. ___________of metals is another way in which the mineral resources can be conserved.
a) Reserve b) Recycling c) Reuse d) Silver
11. Electricity from coal is called ___________.
a) Electrical power b) Heat power
c) Thermal power d) Hydraulic power
12. Natural gas can be used as domestic ______________.
a) Industrial fuel b) Home fuel c) Biogas d) Petroleum .
Answers :
1. c) Mineral 2. b) Iron ore 3. a) Europe 4. b) Rock 5. a) Asia 6. b) Mineral
7. d) Brazil 8. a) Asia 9. d) Non-renewable resource 10.b) Recycling
11. c) Thermal power 12. a) Industrial fuel .