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What are minerals?

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Nonliving materials that come from Earth.

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What is gold used for?

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Gold is used to make jewelry.

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What is silver used for?

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Silver is used to make jewelry.

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What is quartz used for?

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Quartz is used to make glass.

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What is copper used for?

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Copper is used to make wires for electricity.

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What is a rock?

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A rock is made up of one or more minerals.

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Can rocks be used to make tools?

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Yes, some rocks can be shaped into tools.

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What is the difference between a rock and a mineral?

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A mineral is a single substance, while a rock is made of many minerals.

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What is the Earth's crust?

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The Earth's crust is the outer layer of the Earth where rocks and minerals are found.

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What are gemstones?

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Gemstones are precious or semi-precious minerals used in jewelry.