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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.

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

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.

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

Minerals are the components that make up rocks.

1 answer

The three correct statements about minerals are:

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

The other statements are not accurate:

  • Observing one property is not often the best way to identify minerals; multiple properties should be considered.
  • Rocks are not made up of minerals; rather, minerals are the components that make up rocks.
  • While color and hardness are important properties, minerals can be identified by various other properties as well.