Patriarca, Sean Uriel D.

CE12S6 - GEOLOGY

1. How does petrology play a role in our daily lives? Provide specific examples.

The role of petrology in our daily lives can be classified in construction, environment and materials.
Construction because the rocks that are identified in petrology can have a significant impact to the
structure or materials used. Additionally, in terms of environment, petrology helps understand how we
should protect our environment and what should we do to prevent such disasters.

2. What are some of the ways that we use rocks and minerals in everyday objects? Provide
examples of common products that are made using different types of rocks and minerals.

We can use it on construction as stated in the first question, by identifying the different materials and
how would it be a durable use for construction. Another would be the use in jewelry, minerals can be a
great use for it as it is valued from its rarity.

3. How does the study of petrology contribute to our understanding of natural resources and their
sustainability? Explain the importance of responsible resource management.

Petrology gives us an insight on the resources of our environment, being an educated student in
engineering, we should be responsible in being an essential to ensuring the sustainability of natural
resources. Sustainable resource management practices us that resources are used efficiently and
minimalist.

4. What role do rocks and minerals play in the construction industry, and how does petrology
relate to this field? Provide examples of different types of rocks and how they are used in
construction.

The building industry depends heavily on rocks and minerals, and petrology is an important branch of
geology in this context. Petrologists investigate the formation, composition, and characteristics of rocks.
Examples of different types of rocks would be Granite, because Quartz, feldspar, and mica are among
the minerals found in granite. The durability of it makes use in building. Granite is frequently used for
floors, worktops, and building facades. Another would be basalt, It is a solid, long-lasting rock that can
be used in construction as a base material for roads as well as an aggregate in concrete and asphalt.

5. How does petrology contribute to our understanding of the Earth's history and evolution?
Explain how the study of rocks and minerals can provide information about past geological
events.

One of the significant contributions would be the study of plate tectonics, which compose of the Earth's
lithosphere which theorized of several plates that move, using petrology it additionally gives a new
knowledge overtime. An example of how the study of rocks and minerals can provide information would
be the research on structural elements like faults, folds, and fractures because it can reveal details on
how rocks have changed and moved through time. This knowledge can aid in our understanding of a
region's tectonic history, including how mountain ranges are formed, when earthquakes occur, and how
tectonic plates move.

6. What are some of the environmental impacts of mining and extracting minerals from the Earth?
Discuss some of the challenges associated with responsible resource extraction.

The impacts of mining and extracting minerals would be the mining operations have the potential to
cause the loss of wildlife habitats on land and in the water. The ecosystems and the creatures that
depend on them may be destroyed. Another would be the land degradation, mining operations can
cause soil erosion and degradation, which hinders plant growth and harms the land over time.

7. How do different types of rocks and minerals contribute to the formation of soil, and how does
this relate to agriculture and food production? Provide examples of how different types of soils
are associated with different types of rocks.

8. How does the study of petrology contribute to our understanding of natural disasters such as
earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides? Explain how the study of rocks and minerals
can provide insights into these events.

Because of weathering, rocks and minerals are broken down into smaller pieces by physical, chemical, or
biological processes which rocks and minerals develop soil due to the circulation of it. Organic matter
can build up on the surface of rocks and aid in the creation of soil, while the mineral content of rocks can
affect the chemical composition of soil.

9. What are some of the challenges associated with managing and disposing of waste materials
from the mining and extraction of minerals? Discuss some of the environmental and social
impacts of waste disposal.

One of the challenges would be the land. Land can be rare or in high demand for other uses, such as
agricultural or urban expansion, making it difficult to build waste disposal facilities in those places.
Another would be the long-term effects of the waste disposal on that are, environmental damage
caused by mining waste can last for decades or even centuries.

10. How can we use the principles of petrology to develop sustainable practices for resource
extraction and environmental management? Provide examples of sustainable practices that are
being used in the mining and construction industries.

One principle that we use is waste management, petrology can give us a insight on the geochemical and
physical characteristics of the by-products of mining. This information can influence waste management
procedures including the disposal of tailings and the reclamation of affected lands.