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Question
Rocks and minerals play a very important role in our lives.
What problems would you face in their absence?
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Solution
The following problems may exist:
- Human life will come to an end, as soil is essential for food production and if rocks diminished, it would lead to non¬availability of soil.
- Mineral-based manufacturing industries will also come to an end.
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