Which of the following is not a characteristic of a mineral?

A) Naturally occurring
B) Organic
C) Solid
D) Ordered internal structure
E) Relatively consistent chemical composition


B) Organic

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Which is greater, the gravitational attraction between a newborn baby and the Earth, or the gravitational attraction between the Earth and all the planets of the solar system?

A. the attraction between the baby and Earth B. the attraction between the planets and Earth C. They are roughly equal. D. The baby's and the planets gravitational attractions are inversely proportional to each other.

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Dust devils:

A) form from the bottom up. B) do not occur over vegetated surfaces. C) are most common in the tropics. D) can last for days. E) are associated with convective clouds.

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Which of the following statements characterizes an equinox?

A. The days and nights are of equal length except at the poles B. The days and nights are of unequal length except at the poles C. The Earth is tilted toward the sun D. The Earth is tilted away from the sun

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Which of the following locations is considered a region where cyclogenesis often occurs?

A. Atlantic Ocean near Halifax, Nova Scotia B. eastern slopes of the Appalachian mountains C. California D. Gulf of Mexico

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