A Naturally Occurring Solid Chemical Element with a Distinct Composition

question 7

Multiple Choice

A naturally occurring solid chemical element with a distinct composition and a crystal structure is a(n) ________________.

• A)horizon
• B)organic nutrient
• C)rock
• D)sediment
• E)mineral

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Definitions:

Mechanical Solidarity

Unity based on similarity, not difference, of roles.

Role Differentiation

The process by which different roles develop in a society or group, often becoming more specialized and distinct.

Shared Values

Fundamental beliefs or standards shared among members of a group, society, or culture, guiding behaviors and social cohesion.

Caste System

A system of stratification (characterized by low social mobility) in which one’s place in the stratification system is determined by birth.