A World Without Rocks

Have you ever wondered what the world would be like without rocks? You may not know it, but if we took all the rocks away, we would have a miserable life. We use rocks for roads, metals, jewelry, tombstones, building materals, cosmetics, and many, many more things. Most of the famous sculptures of the world are made from blocks of stones such as granite and marble. Did you know that the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal are made out of rocks? We also collect rocks as a hobby. If we did not have rocks, this earth would be pretty empty. Who wants an empty earth? Not me!
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Did You Know:
That the most common mineral on earth is quartz?
That the...
Age:4.8
Position:3rd Planet From The Sun
Size:5th largest planet in our solar system
Surface Area:197 million square miles, about 70 percent of the Earth's surface is covered with water
Diameter:The earth has an average diameter of 12,742 kilometers (7,926 miles)
Average Temperature:The temerature of the Earth's Core is estimated to be between 5000 and 7000 degrees Celsius
Length Of Year:369.25 days
Inclination Of Axis:The Earth's axis has a tilt of about 23 1/2 degrees. It is this tilt which causes the seasons to happen.
Chemical Composition:The Earth is made mostly of iron, oxygen, silicon, magnesium, nickel and sulfur: 34.6% Iron, 29.5% Oxygen, 15.2% Silicon, 12.7% Magnesium, 2.4% Nickel, 1.9% Sulfur, 0.05% Titanium
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