LESSON 7 Flashcards
1
Q
is a naturally occurring solid aggregate of one or more minerals
A
stones or rocks
2
Q
It is usually used as a building material because of its great durability and superior artistic quality.
A
stone or rocks
3
Q
a branch of geology that studies the origin, composition, distribution and structure of rocks
A
petrology
4
Q
a branch of petrology that focuses on detailed
description of rocks
A
petrography
5
Q
causes of stone decay
A
- earthquakes
- fire
- terrorism
- vandalism
- neglect
- tourism
- previous treatment
- wind
- flood
- rain
- frost
- temperature fluctuations
- chemical attack
- salt growth
- pollution
- bio - deterioration
- intrinsic factors
- maintenance
