TRANSPORT OF WATER AND MINERAL SALTS INTO THE LEAVES OF A FLOWERING PLANT
Water and mineral salts are transported into the leaves of a flowering plant through a process called transpiration. Transpiration is the loss of water vapor from the plant’s aerial parts, primarily through the stomata on the leaves. This process relies…
DISTRIBUTION OF NIGERIA’S MINERAL AND POWER RESOURCES
Nigeria is blessed with abundant mineral resources; and they are found all over the country. The major minerals found in sedimentary rocks include, coal, petroleum, natural gas, and limestone; and those found in basement complex rocks include tin, columbite, gypsum…
EXPERIMENT ON MINERAL DEFICIENCY
Aim: To demonstrate the effects of mineral deficiency on plants. Material required: Nine wide-mouthed glass jars, corks, nine bean seedlings, glass tube, Sach’s or Knop’s complete culture solution (to provide macro-nutrients), black paper or black paint, 1% copper chloride…
MINERAL RESOURCES
Minerals, unlike other resources are non-renewable resources because once they are exhausted, they cannot be replaced. Mineral resources are grouped into the followings: Mineral fuels such as petroleum, coal and natural gas. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals such as iron, copper,…
MARKETING OF MINERAL PRODUCTS
Mineral means a non-living substance that is formed by natural processes and is found on or under the surface of the ground. Mineral product means a product that is derived from a mineral or group of minerals The salt that…
MINERAL RESOURCES IN NIGERIA
Minerals present and mined in Nigeria include: Petroleum and Crude oil Petroleum is a sedimentary rock mineral found in Port Harcourt (Rivers State), Warri and Ughelli (both in Delta State), Akwa-Ibom and Imo-State. The first oil well in Nigeria was…
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