Which of the following is a mineral?(1 point)

Responses

sand
sand

oxygen
oxygen

wheat
wheat

plastic

7 answers

sand
Which trait is common to minerals?(1 point)
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Commonly found in solid form
Commonly found in solid form

Found deep in Earth’s core
Found deep in Earth’s core

Share chemical composition with other minerals
Share chemical composition with other minerals

Usually contain organic compounds
The trait that is common to minerals is that they are commonly found in solid form.
How much has Earth’s human population increased since 1800?(1 point)
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The population has tripled, increasing by 300%
.
The population has tripled, increasing by 300 percent.

The population has almost doubled, increasing by 200%
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The population has almost doubled, increasing by 200 percent.

The population has increased by 50%
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The population has increased by 50 percent.

The population has increased nearly 800%
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The correct response is: The population has increased nearly 800%.
Question
What is the process called that is used to separate minerals from the ores containing them?(1 point)
Responses

Smelting
Smelting

Mining
Mining

Extraction
Extraction

Recovery
The process called to separate minerals from the ores containing them is called extraction.