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Natural resources are the geological foundation of modern civilization. They include the minerals we mine, the fossil fuels that power our industries, the groundwater that sustains agriculture, and the rocks we build our cities with. The science of geology reveals how these resources form, where they are located, and how they can be used responsibly.

15 Naturally Striped and Banded Rocks

Some rocks in nature display remarkable patterns of stripes, wavy bands, and contrasting layers, almost as if they had been painted by an artist....

Rocks That Float on Water: Types, Formation, and Examples

When you drop a rock into water, you usually expect it to sink. Most rocks are denser than water, so they quickly settle to...

Why Is My Rock Magnetic? 8 Common Magnetic Rocks and Minerals

When you bring a magnet close to a rock and notice that it is strongly attracted, the result can be surprising. If the rock...