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

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

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

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

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

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

Rocks are the components that make up minerals.

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 not true:

• Observing one property is not usually sufficient to accurately identify minerals; multiple properties are often needed.
• Minerals can be identified by various properties, including but not limited to color and hardness, so color and hardness alone are insufficient for identification.
• Rocks are made up of minerals, not the other way around.