Question
Amber, which is made from hardened tree resin, is a gem. Although amber is often used in jewelry, it is not a mineral. Which statement explains why amber is not a mineral?(1 point)
Responses
It is not natural.
It is not natural.
It is not inorganic.
It is not inorganic.
It is not valuable.
It is not valuable.
It is not solid.
Responses
It is not natural.
It is not natural.
It is not inorganic.
It is not inorganic.
It is not valuable.
It is not valuable.
It is not solid.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct statement that explains why amber is not a mineral is:
**It is not inorganic.**
Amber is organic in origin, as it comes from the resin produced by trees, whereas minerals are typically inorganic substances.
**It is not inorganic.**
Amber is organic in origin, as it comes from the resin produced by trees, whereas minerals are typically inorganic substances.