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

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.

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 made of one element or one compound of elements.
3. Minerals are naturally occurring substances.

The other statements regarding identification and the relationship between rocks and minerals are not accurate.