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                                                                                                Why do we need to conserve mineral resources? Write any two ways of mineral conservation.              

Answer:

(a) We need to conserve mineral resources for various reasons. Some of them are:

(i) Minerals are non-renewable resources.

(ii) The rate of formation of minerals is lesser than the rate of their consumption.

(iii) Minerals are used in manufacturing various metals.

(b) The different ways of mineral conservation are as follows:

(i) Recycling of metals is the best way of conservation that is eco-friendly also.

(ii) Some necessary steps can be taken to stop the wastage of minerals while mining.

(iii) Re-use of mineral resources, wherever possible, is another way of mineral conservation.