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Question
Discuss the importance of rocks for the construction business.
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Solution
Rocks such as marble and granite are used in construction industries. They are cut into stones and are used for building houses, dams, roads, etc. Rocks also provide raw materials such as limestone and gypsum used in the manufacturing of cement.
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