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- The Importance of Rocks to Man
The importance of rocks to man cannot be overstated because they have a broad influence on the existence of Man. The Lithosphere (crust) of the Earth contains the solid rock on which all other things that support human existence dwell. Rocks influence man’s life economically, culturally and socially. However, some of the benefits man derives from rocks are:
1. Construction: Quarried rocks are used for constructing roads, buildings, and concrete surfaces. They can be used indirectly when mined by the manufacturing industries, such as limestone used for manufacturing cement.
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