What is Uses of Rocks and Minerals????
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- Rocks such as marble, granite, slate, sandstone and limestone are used in the construction of buildings and roads.Minerals like coal and petroleum provide us with power and energy and are known as fossil fuels.Soil for agriculture is formed from rocks.Rocks yield valuable gemstones and diamonds which are used to make jewellery.Edible salts like rock salt are minerals.Rocks are source of chemicals. For example, potash and phosphates are found in sedimentary rocks.
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What is Uses of Rocks and Minerals????
Uses of Rocks :
They help us to develop new technologies and are used in our everyday lives. Our use of rocks and minerals includes as building material, cosmetics, cars, roads, and appliances. In order maintain a healthy lifestyle and strengthen the body, humans need to consume minerals daily.
Uses of Minerals :
Mineral like copper is used in electrical equipments as it is good electrical conductor. Clay is used to make cement etc which helps in constructing roads.
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