Answer: Option (A), (B), (C) and (D)
Explanation: A mineral is defined as a naturally arising, inorganic solid, that contains a precise chemical composition and defined crystal structure. Minerals combines to form rocks. A rock contains various minerals which are formed at different pressure and temperature condition. For example, olivine, quartz, gypsum and calcite.
Minerals are often classified as oxide minerals, carbonate minerals, silicate minerals, sulfate and sulfide minerals.
Thus, all the given options are a characteristics of a mineral.
Answer:
Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. Earth is the closest planet to the sun that has life on it.
Explanation:
♤decay of radioactive elements
♤ leftover heat from planetary formation
♤heat released as the liquid outer core solidifies near its boundary with the inner core.
A. The water in the oceans only