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WHY ROCKS ARE COOL
Benefits to Society and You!Why rocks rock
Geologists: Scientists who deal with history of earth as recorded in rocks. (Babylon Dictionary) Job Description Link:http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/63/Geologist.htmlWho studies rocks?Rocks are important to the petroleum industry.Used to acquire oil and gas resources.Watch video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEB6FPLfsSI&feature=relatedEconomic ValueEconomic Value Oil and gas is important for fueling:HomesAutomobilesSchools
Economic Value Many of the rocks containing petroleum resources are in Oklahoma. This provides jobs for Oklahomans like you, me, and our families.
Economic Value The following link provides more information on Oklahomas leading industry:http://www.oerb.com/ForEducators/Facts/tabid/85/Default.aspx
Think about it:What is Oklahomas 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?Economic Value
Aesthetic Value EmeraldsImage from www.your-necklace.com
SapphiresImage from www.astrologicalgem.comAesthetic Value
Aesthetic Value RubiesImage from www.morbid-romantic.net
Aesthetic Value AmethystsImage from www.theamethystbiomat.com
Web Minerals offers more information on:GemsEarth ScienceRocks & MineralsDiscover your favorite mineral at:http://webminerals.com/
Aesthetic ValueGeologists also use rocks to locate regions of volcanoes.Earth History
Earth HistoryFrom rocks, we find evidence of dinosaurs.Click on the ones below to find out more cool information on each.