Using Minerals and Rocks

Using Minerals and Rocks Minerals and rocks are very useful to people. They are used in many different ways. Iron is a mineral we use to make the metal steel. We use steel to construct buildings and build bridges. Copper is a mineral used to make electrical wires and water pipes. A Aluminum comes from a mineral called bauxite. We use aluminum to make a variety of objects, such as cans, tin foil and parts of cars, boats and bicycles. make mak Regal ducati nerals and rals and ocks are very us are very u d in many differ many differ mineral we use t ral we use t We use steel to co se steel to bridges. Copper electrical wire um com te. We te. We objec bje ca ke e nu xit o of ke Alumi baux of o e 38

Minerals such as gold and silver are used for making jewelry. Gems like diamonds and rubies are minerals too.

Calcium is a mineral found in dairy foods. It helps to keep your bones strong and healthy. Many other foods contain minerals that help to keep us healthy.

Discuss some of the ways we use minerals from day to day.

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Did You Know?

Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in water, rocks and soil. Fluoride is often added to toothpaste to strengthen teeth and help prevent tooth decay.

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Amazing Fact!

The Great Pyramids of Giza were built more than 4,000 years ago as tombs for the ancient rulers of Egypt. The pyramids are made of more than five million limestone rocks. Like minerals, rocks are used by people in many ways. We use rocks for building houses, roads and sidewalks.

We use rocks to build walls and decorate our homes and gardens too.

Look around your home or school. What are some ways we use rocks?

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