To solve the problem, we need to match each rock or mineral with its correct use from the provided list. Let's go through each item step by step:
List of Rocks/Minerals:
1.
Granite
2.
Basalt
3.
Pumice
4.
Quartz
5.
Diamond
6.
Gneiss
List of Uses:
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Building stone
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Glass
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Jewelry
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Road construction
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Scrubbing pads
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Tool tips
Solution:
#### 1.
Granite
- Granite is a hard, durable igneous rock often used in construction and as a decorative material.
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Use: Building stone
#### 2.
Basalt
- Basalt is a dark-colored volcanic rock that is strong and resistant to weathering.
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Use: Road construction
#### 3.
Pumice
- Pumice is a lightweight, porous volcanic rock that is abrasive.
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Use: Scrubbing pads
#### 4.
Quartz
- Quartz is a common mineral used in making glass due to its high melting point and clarity.
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Use: Glass
#### 5.
Diamond
- Diamond is one of the hardest natural materials and is used in jewelry for its beauty and in industrial applications for cutting and polishing.
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Use: Jewelry (for its beauty) or Tool tips (for its hardness)
#### 6.
Gneiss
- Gneiss is a metamorphic rock that can be used as a building stone due to its durability and appearance.
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Use: Building stone
Final Matches:
1.
Granite → Building stone
2.
Basalt → Road construction
3.
Pumice → Scrubbing pads
4.
Quartz → Glass
5.
Diamond → Jewelry
6.
Gneiss → Building stone
Explanation:
Each rock or mineral has unique properties that make it suitable for specific uses:
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Granite and
Gneiss are both hard and durable, making them ideal for building structures.
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Basalt is strong and resistant to wear, perfect for road construction.
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Pumice is lightweight and abrasive, useful for scrubbing.
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Quartz melts at high temperatures and is transparent, making it ideal for glass.
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Diamond is the hardest natural material, used in both jewelry and industrial tools.
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
\text{Granite} & \text{Building stone} \\
\text{Basalt} & \text{Road construction} \\
\text{Pumice} & \text{Scrubbing pads} \\
\text{Quartz} & \text{Glass} \\
\text{Diamond} & \text{Jewelry} \\
\text{Gneiss} & \text{Building stone} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of identify minerals worksheet.
