Uses of rocks and minerals


Uses of rocks and mineralsOnline version Different ways we can use rocks and minerals for by Jose Luis Ramos Pérez 1 What are some of the ways we use rocks? a To grow plants and trees b To clean water and air c To make cars and bicycles d To make houses, roads, and decorate gardens 2 Why is copper an important mineral? a It is used for making wires and water pipes b It is used to create medicines c It is used to build roads and bridges d It is used to make food and drinks 3 Which mineral is used to make airplanes and computer parts? a Gold b Quartz c Bauxite d Fluoride 4 Which mineral helps our muscles work properly? a Fluoride b Potassium c Copper d Diamond 5 What is fluoride used for? a To protect our teeth b To help our bones grow c To make jewellery d To make airplanes stronger

Uses of rocks and mineralsOnline version

Different ways we can use rocks and minerals for

To grow plants and trees

To clean water and air

To make cars and bicycles

To make houses, roads, and decorate gardens

It is used for making wires and water pipes

It is used to create medicines

It is used to build roads and bridges

It is used to make food and drinks

Gold

Quartz

Bauxite

Fluoride

Fluoride

Potassium

Copper

Diamond

To protect our teeth

To help our bones grow

To make jewellery

To make airplanes stronger