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

Question

Responses

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 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.

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 accurate or do not reflect the comprehensive understanding of how to identify minerals.