What are the uses of rocks?

Some of the uses of rocks are as follows:

(i) To build houses and buildings

(ii) Precious rocks, called gemstones, are often used to make jewellery

(iii) To make tools for cutting and drilling purposes

(iv) The fossilized remains of plants and animals present in rocks help in scientific research.

(v) The different minerals that make up different rocks are extracted and can be used as fuels, medicines, fertilizers, and industries.