In order for a substance to be called a mineral, it has to have which of the following characteristics? (Check all that apply.)A) SolidB) InorganicC) OrganicD) Naturally occurringE) Definite chemical composition

What will be an ideal response?


A, B, D, E

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produce enough carbon dioxide to support its own metabolism. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A. gravity causing the plate to slide sideways to the topographically high ridge, pushing the plate into the rift between the two plates. B. gravity causing the plate to slide away from the topographically high ridge, pushing the plate outward. C. gravity causing the plate to slide toward the topographically high ridge, pulling the plate inward.

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According to the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2014 report, the effects of the climate change will include:

A) food security B) insect-borne diseases C) forest fire intensity D) food security and forest fire intensity E) all of the above

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