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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between rocks and minerals?

a. rocks are the building blocks of minerals.
b. minerals are the building blocks of rocks.
c. rocks are a type of mineral.
d. minerals are a type of rock.

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c) Rocks are a type of mineralĀ 
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Answer:

c. rocks are a type of mineral.

Step-by-step explanation:

Rock is a combination of one or more mineral. Rock may also include mineraloids and organic remains. Some rocks may also contain a single mineral. Minerals when aggregated together forms up a rock. Minerals are natural substance with defined crystal composition and chemical composition. Rocks do not have crystal composition because they are formed by one or more minerals.

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