Which items are TRUE about minerals? Select the three correct answers.(2 points) Responses Observing one property is often the best way to identify minerals. Observing one property is often the best way to identify minerals. Minerals can only be identified by their color and hardness. Minerals can only be identified by their color and hardness. Minerals are made of one element or one compound of elements. Minerals are made of one element or one compound of elements. 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 are naturally occurring substances.

Answer 1

The three true 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 statements about observing one property to identify minerals and that minerals can only be identified by their color and hardness are not true, as identifying minerals typically requires observing multiple properties. The statement about rocks being components that make up minerals is also incorrect.