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

Question

Responses

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

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

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

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

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.

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:

• Observing one property is often not sufficient for identifying minerals, as many can share similar characteristics.
• Rocks are made up of minerals, not the other way around.
• Minerals can be identified by a variety of properties, not just color and hardness.