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Name Chapter 2 Investigation Worksheet; page 3 Below is a description of the function of each part of a house. Use the characteristics of each mineral, and the uses of minerals in Section 2.14, to decide which minerals or materials can be used to build each part. Write the name of the mineral or material in the space provided Part of House Roof A roof is a barrier to rain and snow. Some type of Mineral or Geologic Material Used Function mineral product is used to cover the plywood sheets on the roof InsulationTo keep the house at a comfortable temperature, a material that slowly conducts heat is placed outside, inside, or within the exterior walls. Commonly, this material is fiberglass, which is produced by melting a common and inexpensive silicate rock and turning the melt into glass fibers Exterior The outside walls act as a barrier to rain and snow and walls to support the roof and rest of the structure. WindowsThese let in visible light and other solar energy and provide visibility to the outside ElectricalA material that conducts electricity is used for electrical wiring wiring. Most wire is made from a metal because metals are conductive and ductile (can be shaped easily into wire) PlumbingMetal pipes are commonly used to carry fresh water into the house and from one part of the house to another Inside of Interior walls separate the house into rooms, but walls commonly do not support the structure. They typicalljy have vertical beams (called studs) of a strong material that supports sheets of wallboard that form the actual wall. The interior walls should be soft enough so holes can be cut for electrical outlets and switches Cement slab Cement is used to make a fairly smooth, stable base for floor tile, wood, or carpet. It is also used as a foundation to support the walls Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education. Permission required for reproduction or display.

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Roof -----Mica

Insulation ---glass-fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP)

exterior walls---Aluminum

Windows ---Trona, Silica, Feldspar

electrical wiring ---Copper, Aluminum

plumbing---Copper, Zinc, Nickel, Chrome, Clay, Iron

inside of walls---gypsum

cement slab---clay minerals and calcium carbonate

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