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Write down the types or classification of iron ore. State two types of iron ore

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Magnetite hematite Limonite siderite

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What is iron

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Iron is a metal that is largely used in the world among all the minerals due to its cheapness and its quality of being easily molded

hardened

and softened.

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Write down the name of important iron ore producing countries of the world or which is the leading country in production of iron ore

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Major iron or producing countries are 1)Australia 2)Brazil 3)China 4)India 5)Russia 6)Ukraine 7) and South Africa

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Write down the important countries which export iron ore in the world?

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Major exporters of iron ore are 1)Brazil 2)Australia 3)India 4)South africa 5)ukrain 6)Russia 7)Sweden 8)kazkhastan 9) Peru

etc

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Write down the names of important countries which import iron ore in the world

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1)China 2)japan 3) South Korea 4)Taiwan 5)England 6) Saudi Arabia 7) turkey 8)Poland and 9)Pakistan Imports iron ore from the international market

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When and from where use of iron started

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Man has used it for more than 4000 BC from Egypt. Its commercial use was started in 14th century from Central Europe.

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Write down the uses of Iron and Steel or write any importance of iron

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1)It is used in making steel. 2) it is used in making building materials. 3)it is used in vehicles

railway tracks

ships

and other industries. 4)It is used in making pigment and inks and is also used as tonic. 5) it is used to make industrial machines Etc

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Write down a short note on the hematite Write qualities of hematite iron

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It is the second best quality having reddish color it contains about 60% to 70% iron content hematite is found in USA Russia and India

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How Iron Ore is found in natural state

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Iron ore

in its pure form

is found in a very limited amount. it is mainly found in rocks with a mixture of a lot of other things. it is also found in compounds of iron and oxygen.

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What is iron ore

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The impure form of iron extracted from Earth crust and which is in unprocessed form is called iron ore

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Which economic activity is mining

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Mining is a primary economic activity

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What is a siderite

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It is a cheap quality of iron.it has only 40% contents of iron. it is mostly found in England and Pakistan.

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What is meant by magnetite

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It is the best quality of iron ore having black colour. it contains about 72% of iron contents. Magnetite is found in Sweden on a large scale

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What is the importance of Australia in Iron Market of the world

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1)Australia is the largest producer of iron ore in the world. 2) iron is found in southern and western areas of Australia. 3)There is a low internal demand of Australia. Australia exports most of its iron ore to other countries . 4) Middle Bake Range

iron nab

monarchs

Western Australia

koolyanobbing

koolanooke

and tailering are the important areas of iron ore Reserve in Australia. 5) In 2022

its production was 900 million metric tons

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What is meant by pig Iron?

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After getting iron ore

it is mixed with chromium and zinc

and it is melted in pigs

which is why it is called pig iron.

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Write important Centers of America in the production of iron ore

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Alabama Pennsylvania and Birmingham

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Which is the leading country in the production of iron ore

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China is the leading country in the production of iron ore.

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What is the importance of Australia in the iron Market of the world

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Australia stands among those countries that have large iron ore reserves. Due to small local consumption

it exports a large quantity of iron

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What is meant by Iron Age

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The age that started after Bronze Age is called Iron Age. it is the age when instruments and weapons were made with iron.

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Write down the important centers of iron ore in the Brazil

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1) Brazil is the second largest reserves of iron ore in the world. 2) The world’s largest high-grade iron ore is found in Brazil. 3) Brazil meets its demand from local iron and steel mills. 4) Brazil also exports iron ore to other countries. 5) There are two major areas of iron deposit in Brazil. The Minas Graces is the largest deposit of high grade in the world

and the second one is in Carajas in the provinces of Minas Graces. 6)Its production was 400 million metric tons in 2022. 7)Its total reserves of iron ore are more than 85

000 million metric tons

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Define gold

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Gold is a soft

dense

and bright yellow metallic element

which is known as a symbol of prosperity.

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Front

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Back

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When and where did natural gas was found first?

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.Natural gas was used for heating or burning as fuel in China as early as 250 AD. In the late nineteenth century

natural gas was used at the domestic level. Natural gas was used for commercial purposes from 1820.

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From when natural gas used at domestic level?

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Natural gas was used for heating or burning as fuel in China as early as 250 AD. In the late nineteenth century

natural gas was used at the domestic level. Natural gas was used for commercial purposes from 1820.

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When did natural gas was used for commercial purposes?
Natural gas was used for heating or burning as fuel in China as early as 250 AD. In the late nineteenth century ## Footnote natural gas was used at the domestic level. Natural gas was used for commercial purposes from 1820.
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When and where did first gas field of natural gas was dug?
In the United States ## Footnote it was first discovered in Fredonia New York in 1820.
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Write down the uses or importance of natural gas.
Natural gas is used in different fields of life. - It is used in industrial purposes like it act as fuel for glass ## Footnote ceramic cement iron and steel chemical and other industries. - It is also used in houses for energy purposes. - Some amount of natural gas is used in drilling and pumping operations of petroleum fields. - Natural gas is also used to generate thermal electricity etc. - It is used for burned in kilns (Special Furnaces). - It is also used in transport system.
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Write down the name of natural gas producing countries of South America.
Important producers of natural gas of South America are Venezuela ## Footnote Argentina Mexico Brazil and Colombia.
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Write down the name of important natural gas producing countries.
Important producers of natural gas are USA ## Footnote Russia Iran China Qatar Canada Saudi Arabia
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Write a note on natural gas resources of Pakistan.
Allah has blessed Pakistan with huge resources of natural gas. In Pakistan areas of Baluchistan and Sindh are enriched with natural gas resources. First gas field of natural gas was found at Sui.
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Write down the name of natural gas producing countries of Asia.
Important producers of natural gas of Asia are Saudi Arabia ## Footnote Qatar Pakistan India Iran Iraq Indonesia UAE Kazakhstan Turkmenistan Tajikistan Oman and China.
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Write down the name of natural gas producing countries of Europe.
Important producers of natural gas of Europe are Russia ## Footnote Norway Netherland and U.K.
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Write down the name of natural gas producing countries of North America.
Important producers of natural gas of North America are USA and Canada.
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Write down the important centers of natural gas in Russia.
- Russia is second leading country in the production of Natural Gas in the world. - About 28% of the world gas reserves are found in Russia. - Important regions are Komi ## Footnote Ukhta and western Siberian Tyumen province. - Russia has recently increased the market with a massive pipeline project to connect great gas field region with the lucrative western European import market. - Russia is also obtaining more of its industrial fuel from natural gas.
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Write down the theory of the origin or occurrence of Natural gas?
Millions of years ago living organisms were buried under the earth crust. With the passage of time these organisms were converted in to petroleum as a result of decomposition. Microscopic organisms mixed with marine deposits were turned into gas by the application of heat and pressure.
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Write a note on natural gas deposits of Iran.
Iran is an important natural gas producing country. It meets more than 50% of its energy requirements with natural gas. Important areas are masjid-e-Suleman ## Footnote Waft-e-Sham and Lali.
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What is the status of natural gas among energy resources?
- Natural gas is an important need of today. - Natural gas is obtained from oilfield or from independent gas fields. - It is very important source of thermal energy. - It is a cheapest source of electricity in the world. - It is very vital for industries and domestic use.
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Which energy source is known as king of all fuels?
Oil is one of the principal sources of energy. It is the king of fuels and it has main contribution in economic sector ## Footnote it made possible modern industry.
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Which country is on top rank in the consumption of the petroleum?
United States of America is on top rank in the consumption of the petroleum and total consumption per year is 26% of the world.
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When petroleum was discovered?
Petroleum has long been used about 400 B.C.
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How much energy requirements are fulfilled from petroleum?
It fulfills the 39% energy requirements of the world.
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Where did first oil field petroleum was dug and in which country of the world?
The first oil well was drilled in (Pennsylvania) on 27th August 1859 by kernel Draig in USA.
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Which area of the world has maximum reserves and production of the petroleum?
Gulf countries or central eastern countries like Saudi Arabia ## Footnote Kuwait Iran Iraq and United Arab Emirates have 56% reserves of the world.
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Which continents of the world have maximum reserves and production of the petroleum?
Asia is on top rank while North America is on rank 2nd with 16% production and Africa is on rank 3rd with 9% production of mineral oil.
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Write down the theory of the origin and occurrence of petroleum?
Millions of years ago living organisms which were buried under the earth crust. With the passage of time these organisms were converted in to petroleum as a result of decomposition. Microscopic organisms mixed with marine deposits were turned into liquid by the application of heat and pressure.
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Write down the types of the petroleum. In what forms mineral oil is found in earth.
There are three types of crude oil available in the world: - Paraffin: It is the lighter shape of the hydrocarbon. Methane is the best example of it. - Asphalt: It is the heavier shape of the hydrocarbon. - Mixture of paraffin and asphalt: It contains all the characteristics of the paraffin and the asphalt.
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Write down the types of the petroleum products.
1. Mobile oil 2. Kerosene 3. Petrol 4. Furnace oil 5. Diesel oil 6. Road oil (wax for candles)
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Write down the uses OR importance of petroleum.
Some uses of mineral oil are as under: 1. It is used in chemicals. 2. It is used in paints. 3. It is used in making medicine. It is used to provide power to vehicles for transportation 4. It is used in making Plastics. 5. It is used in fertilizers. 6. It is used in thermal electricity. 7. It is used in machines oil etc.
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Which organization is responsible for production of petroleum in the world? OR Explain OPEC.
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is oil producing countries of the Middle East. Its total members are 13. This organization of the world is responsible for the production of crude oil.
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To whom chemically petroleum or crude oil consists of?
Crude oil or petroleum consists of Hydrogen ## Footnote carbon oxygen and Sulphur.
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Write down the reserves of crude oil in USA.
United States is leading oil producer in the world. Its consumption is 26% of the total world production. 1) The main important oil producing areas of USA are the North Eastern Region ## Footnote Rocky Mountains region south western region the Kuparuk oilfield in Alaska and the Gulf coast region etc. 2)Its total production was 18.9 million barrels per day in 2021. Its total reserves were 352 billion barrels in 2021.
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Crude oil is made up of which particles?
Hydrogen ## Footnote carbon Nitrogen Sulphur etc.
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Which types of rocks contain petroleum oil reserves?
Mineral oil is found in rudimentary rocks
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Write down names of important petroleum producing areas of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia has second largest reserves of mineral oil. Saudi oil is 13% of total world production. Saudi Arabia is a largest exporter of the mineral oil in the world. Saudi Arabia main oil producing centers lie in the coastal area of Persian Gulf these are Dammam ## Footnote Abqaiq and Qatif. Its total reserves were 2.68 trillion barrels in 2016
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Name four mineral oil producing countries of the world.
USA Saudia Arabia Russia Canada China Iraq Venezuela
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Give a brief introduction of coal.
Coal is a hydrocarbon and an important organic matter. It is a black gold and a backbone of industry. Coal has an important position among power resources. It was used for heating and smelting purposes in China and england a thousand years ago.
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Why coal is called black gold?
Coal is a hydrocarbon and an important organic matter. It is a black gold and a backbone of industry. Coal has an important position among power resources. It was for heating and smelting purposes in China and India a thousand years ago.
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When did coal was discovered and used first in the world? Which country started the use of coal to melt iron?
On a commercial basis ## Footnote it was used by China in 1000 BC.
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Which country started the use of coal to produce thermal energy?
China used coal first in the world for energy production.
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When did use of coal was started on a large scale?
The vast increase in the use of coal was increased in the eighteenth century.
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Write down the uses of coal.
1. The main use of coal is for running factories. 2. It was used in locomotives and steamships in the past. 3. It is used to supply heat for domestic purposes. 4. Coal is used in making of coal-tar and dyes. 5. It is used in sewing thread and typewriter ribbons.
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Write down the names of important countries of reserves of coal in the world.
USA 27% ## Footnote Pakistan almost 20% Russia possesses 17.3% and China possesses 12.6% reserves of coal. Total production of coal in 2020 was 7861.1 million metric tons.
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How coal was formed?
Coal has been formed by the deposition of huge swampy forests under beds of sedimentary rocks millions of years ago. By the application of heat and decomposition they were hardened and transformed into coal. Carbon ## Footnote hydrocarbon moisture and ash are the main constituents of coal and upon them depends its heat value.
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What is Anthracite?
It is jet black in colour and contains 80% of carbon. It is smokeless and very hard so it is difficult to break. It burns with little flame. It produces greater heat. Due to its high heating power ## Footnote it is used for smelting of iron ore. It is found in USA Canada and China.
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What is Bituminous?
It is of black colour and contains 60% to 80% percent of carbon. It has high heating value. It is mostly used for domestic purposes. It also used in brick kilns. It is found in Pakistan ## Footnote India China Russia and Holland.
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What is Lignite?
It is known as 'Brown coal'. Its colour varies from dark brown to blackish. It has 33% percent of carbon and 20% to 35% percent of moisture. Due to its low contents of carbon and more moisture ## Footnote its heating power is low. It is commonly available in Hungary Russia Czech Republic and Australia.
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What is Peat?
Peat is inferior type of coal. It is not coal in the usual meaning of the term. It is semi-decomposed vegetative matters. It burns well when dries. It has low heating value. It is mostly found in Ireland ## Footnote Finland Russian and Canada.
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Write down the names of important coal producing countries.
1. China 2. India 3. Usa 4. Indonesia 5. Austrailia 6. Russia 7. South africa Mnemonic: Can I Use It As Real Source?
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Write down the names of important exporting countries of coal.
1. China 2. India 3. Usa 4. Indonesia 5. Austrailia 6. Russia 7. South africa Can I use it as real source
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Write a short note on coal reserves of India.
India has emerged as a major coal producing country of the world. Its total reserves were 65.6 billion tons in 2020. Jharkhand is the leading province for coal mining. Bengal ## Footnote Madhya Pradesh Andhra Pradesh are other important provinces.
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Which country made atomic blasts first time in the world first?
First atomic blasts were made by the USA in 1945 during the 2nd World War on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan.
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When did atomic energy was produced in the world first?
In 1955 atomic energy was produced from Uranium on commercial basis first.
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Write down the types of Uranium.
Experts have divided it into three main categories to its atomic weight. • Uranium (U234) • Uranium (U235) • Uranium (U238)
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Write down the uses OR importance of Uranium.
Uses or advantages of Uranium are as follows. • Uranium is a used in atomic or nuclear weapons or bombs. • Uranium is a main raw material of nuclear energy or electricity. • It is also used in Agricultural research. • It is used in medicine as surgery department.
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What raw material is used in atomic energy.
Uranium and Thorium is used as raw material in atomic energy ## Footnote but mostly uranium is used as its raw material.
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What is the biggest problem in use of uranium?
The biggest problem of use of uranium is that it is being used in unnecessary making of weapons. Due to its wrong use ## Footnote the peace of the world is at stake.
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Write a short note on atomic energy.
The energy which is produced from radioactive elements is called atomic energy. For producing nuclear energy uranium is being used ## Footnote while Thorium can also be used for producing nuclear energy. In the world uranium reserves are about 3.1 million metric tons (3 107000 Metric tons) and these are enough for next half century. Besides thorium deposits are three times more than uranium reserves.
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How many countries of the world are producing atomic energy.
According to statistics of 2015 ## Footnote 56 countries were using nuclear (atomic) energy.
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Describe about Uranium.
Uranium is one of the silver metallic minerals. The main use of uranium is in nuclear reactors . It is a series of 14 radioactive elements. The atomic number of uranium is 92.
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When and who did discover Uranium in the world?
Uranium was discovered in 1789 by Kalb Roth ## Footnote a German scientist
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Write down the important countries which export Uranium in the world.
Kazakhstan Canada Australia Namibia Nigeria Russia Uzbekistan Kind Cats Always Nap Near Red Umbrellas.
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How much energy is produced from one pond of Uranium?
Scientists have experimented and proved that one pound uranium can produce 12 million kilowatts of electricity whereas to get the same quantity of hydroelectricity we have to consume 6000 tons of coal.
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What is the importance of coal in China
China is the largest producer of coal in the world. it also has vast deposits of iron ore ## Footnote almost 116.6 billion metric tons in 2015. the production of coal increased after 1949. 75% of energy is produced from coal in China. it produces 46% of the total production of the world . coal mines are located in Northern China datong in shinseki holinshed in inner Mongolia huainan huaibei in anhui yangzhou in Shandong. XUZHOU
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Coal reserves of pakistan
Thar ## Footnote Makar wal Lakhra Shariq Harnai Bolan Have huge reserves of coal
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Define minerals
All those materials or natural resources that are found under the earth's crust formed naturally. Man digs them out and uses them for the benefit of his own ## Footnote are called minerals
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Write 3 types of minerals
Basic minerals Precious minerals Power resource minerals
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What are metallic and non metallic minerals
Metallic minerals are those minerals that are good conductors of heat and electricity. For example: iron ore ## Footnote copper chromium manganese gold and silver etc Non metallic minerals are those minerals that are not good conductors of heat and electricity. In other words electricity can't pass through these minerals. For example: coal sulphur salt gypsum marble limestone clay etc
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What are precious minerals
The minerals that are very precious are known as precious minerals. Gold ## Footnote silver copper diamond uranium platinum
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What are power resource minerals?
The minerals which are used to generate power to run machines are called power resource minerals. Such as coal ## Footnote petroleum natural gas etc
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What are non powered minerals
Gold ## Footnote diamonds mercury silver، chromite iron and copper etc. are non powered minerals
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What are important metals
Iron ## Footnote copper chromite and silver are metals
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What are power minerals
Coal natural gas petroleum

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