MINERALS

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Meaning of Mineral Resources

Mineral resources are valuable substances which have been deposited naturally underneath the earth.

NOTE: They are removed from the earth by drilling and mining.

 

TYPES OF MINERAL RESOURCES

1. Organic minerals: these are formed from living things.
2. Inorganic minerals: these are formed from non-living organisms.

 

SOURCES AND FORMATION OF MINERAL RESOURCES

S/N	MINERALS	SOURCE AND FORMATION
1	Lead	Galena
2	Iron-Ore	Hematite
3	Clay	Rock
4	Crude oil	Buried decayed plants, shells, animal and fossils under great pressure below the earth.
5	Tin ore	Cassiteries
6	Coal	Buried decayed plants, shells, animal and fossils under great pressure below the earth.
7	Common salt	Found in the sea

 

IMPORTANCE OF MINERAL RESOURCES

1. It brings about economic development.
2. It brings about advancement in technology
3. It provides job opportunity
4. It is used in production of farm tool for agricultural purposes
5. It brings foreign investors into the country
6. It helps in road construction
7. It brings about industrial development.

 

CONSEQUENCES OF OVER EXPLOITATION OF MINERAL RESOURCES ON ENVIRONMENT

1. Pollution
2. Erosion
3. Difficulty in agriculture
4. Extension of some animals
5. Extension of some plants
6. Conflict over ownership of minerals and sharing of royalties
7. Unfriendly environment to human.

 

GENERAL EVALUATION

1. List the mineral resources found in Nigeria and where they can be located.
2. Identify mineral resources based on observation characteristics.

 

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. Define mineral resources.
2. List five mineral resources found in Nigeria and where they can be located.
3. State three consequences of over-exploitable mineral resources on the environment.

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