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Planet Earth and Beyond: Uses of Sedimentary Rock NATURAL SCIENCES GRADE 5

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1. Shale Used in buildings Raw material to make bricks Tiles for floors and roofs Crushed and heated to form cement Black Shale rock is an important source of oil and natural gas all over the world NATURAL SCIENCES GRADE 5

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2. Sandstone Used in building materials Soft and easy to carve Comes in different colours and look decorative Used to make decorative columns, pillars, fountains especially in houses and cathedrals Used as paving stones as it does not weather NATURAL SCIENCES GRADE 5

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3. Limestone Used in building materials Cut into blocks Can be crushed to make cement Can be carved easily and is used in sculptures Limestone makes glass stronger Farmers use limestone to improve their soil Used in some medicines Used as white pigment in toothpaste, paints and plastics NATURAL SCIENCES GRADE 5

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