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Extraction of Minerals

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chapter name- rocks , minerals and metals
question- list some uses of rocks and minerals

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Rocks are used in making cements, tiles, making glass, electrical components, optical lenses etc.
Minerals are used in making medicines, paints, rubber, electric cables and wires, fertilizer, computer chips etc.

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