Question

Identify three uses of rocks.

Answer 1

1. Rocks weather down to form soils which support agriculture
2. Some rock features are tourist attractions
3. Rocks provide material for building/construction
4. Some rocks provide raw materials for various manufacturing industries
5. Some rocks are used in carving
6. Some rocks are sources of salt
7. Some rocks are sources of minerals
8. Some are used as sharpening/ scrubbing tools
9. Some rocks store water for use
10. Some rocks form fossil fuels