MINING

Process of extracting valuable minerals from the earths surface. Formations in Which Minerals Occur 1. Veins and Lodes Occurrence of minerals in crevices, cracks or faults in igneous rocks. They are said to occur in veins if they occur there… Read More

MINERAL AND ROCKS

Inorganic substances occurring naturally at or below the earth’s surface. Characteristics of Minerals Different degrees of hardness e.g. some are very hard e.g. diamond while others are very soft e.g. talc. Some have atoms arranged in an orderly manner to… Read More

WEATHER

Daily atmospheric conditions of a place at a particular time. Elements of Weather Temperature Humidity precipitation Precipitation Atmospheric pressure Wind Sunshine Cloud cover A Weather Station A place where observation, measuring and recording of weather elements is done Factors to… Read More