Consider the definition of a mineral. Why would a synthetic gemstone fail this definition and not be considered a true mineral?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: True minerals are naturally occurring, whereas synthetic gemstones are generated by artificial/ human-made processes.
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A) short-wave radiation. B) long-wave radiation. C) solar radiation. D) clouds.
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The place where an organism lives is its ________
A) ecosystem B) biome C) niche D) community E) habitat
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The vertical transfer of heat through the movement of air is known as _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Life of a single tree begins with a(n) ________
A) flower B) angiosperm C) seed D) conifer E) cone
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