Question

Which items are TRUE about minerals? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses

Minerals are the components that make up rocks.
Minerals are the components that make up rocks.

Rocks are the components that make up minerals.
Rocks are the components that make up minerals.

Minerals can only be identified by their color and hardness.
Minerals can only be identified by their color and hardness.

Observing one property is often the best way to identify minerals.
Observing one property is often the best way to identify minerals.

Minerals are naturally occurring substances.
Minerals are naturally occurring substances.

Minerals are made of one element or one compound of elements.

Answer 1

The three correct statements about minerals are:

1. **Minerals are the components that make up rocks.**
2. **Minerals are naturally occurring substances.**
3. **Minerals are made of one element or one compound of elements.**

The other statements are incorrect because:
- Rocks are not the components that make up minerals; it's the other way around.
- Minerals can be identified by a variety of properties, not just color and hardness.
- Observing one property is often not sufficient for accurate identification; multiple properties are usually needed.