Chapter 14, Problem 14.1CTDQ

To determine

The earth materials that are used in the formation of walls, floor, appliances, interior and exterior of buildings.

Answer to Problem 14.1CTDQ

The materials from which the walls, floor, appliances, exterior and interior is made by minerals, soil, water and rocks.

Explanation of Solution

The earth materials are those are produced from the earth’s crust. The formation of these materials is long process. There are four earth materials which are minerals, water, rocks and soil.

Our earth is rich in minerals. Large numbers of minerals are found in the earth’scrust. The building materials that are present in the earth are salts, sand, gravel and limestone. The walls of building are made up of cement, bricks, and sand that is formed by sand, gravel, calcium and sulphur. The exterior and interior of the building is made up wood, mica, and copper.

The floor is made up of wood as well as tiles. Tiles are made of rocks. The electric appliances are made up of minerals and synthetic polymers.