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Discovering the Benefits of Rocks: An Insight into Geology and Its Importance

Rocks play a crucial role in our lives and society, providing valuable resources and insights into Earth’s history. Geologists, the scientists who study rocks, unlock the secrets of the planet as recorded in geological formations, influencing industries such as petroleum. From providing energy for homes and schools to the aesthetic allure of precious gems like diamonds and emeralds, the economic and aesthetic values of rocks are immense. Learn more about how these natural resources impact our daily lives and the environment in beneficial ways.

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Discovering the Benefits of Rocks: An Insight into Geology and Its Importance

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  1. Why rocks “rock” Benefits to Society and You!

  2. Who studies rocks? • Geologists: • “Scientists who deal with history of earth as recorded in rocks.” (Babylon Dictionary) • Job Description Link: • http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/63/Geologist.html

  3. Important Uses: • Economic Value • Aesthetic Value • Earth History

  4. Economic Value • Rocks are important to the petroleum industry. • Used to acquire oil and gas resources. • Watch video: • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEB6FPLfsSI&feature=related

  5. Economic Value • Oil and gas is important for fueling: • Homes • Automobiles • Schools

  6. Economic Value • Many of the rocks containing petroleum resources are in Oklahoma. • This provides jobs for Oklahomans like you, me, and our families.

  7. Economic Value • The following link provides more information on Oklahoma’s leading industry: • http://www.oerb.com/ForEducators/Facts/tabid/85/Default.aspx

  8. Economic Value • Think about it: • What is Oklahoma’s leading resource? • Where does this resource come from? • How do rocks benefit me? • Would it be difficult to live without the resources rocks provide us with?

  9. Aesthetic Value • The following are valuable minerals found in rocks: • Diamonds • Image from www.abazias.com.

  10. Aesthetic Value • Emeralds • Image from www.your-necklace.com

  11. Aesthetic Value • Sapphires • Image from www.astrologicalgem.com

  12. Aesthetic Value • Rubies • Image from www.morbid-romantic.net

  13. Amethysts Image from www.theamethystbiomat.com Aesthetic Value

  14. Aesthetic Value • Web Minerals offers more information on: • Gems • Earth Science • Rocks & Minerals • Discover your favorite mineral at: • http://webminerals.com/

  15. Earth History • Geologists study rocks to determine regions of earthquakes.

  16. Earth History • Geologists also use rocks to locate regions of volcanoes.

  17. Earth History • From rocks, we find evidence of dinosaurs. • Click on the ones below to find out more cool information on each.

  18. Earth History • Tyrannosaurus Rex: • Nicknamed “T-Rex” • Also known as “Tyrant Lizard”, or “King of the Lizards” (Wikipedia). • Click photo to return to other dinosaurs. • Image from www.geekalerts.com

  19. Earth History • Apatosaurus • Formerly known as Brontosaurus. • One of the largest land animals that ever existed. • Name means “Deceptive Lizard” (Wikipedia).

  20. Earth History • Stegosaurus • Has distinctive tail spikes and plates. • Name means “Roof Lizard”. • 30 feet long on average (Wikipedia). • Image from www.geologicresources.com

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