Some of the Questions That Follow Are True-False or Multiple

question 22

Multiple Choice

Some of the questions that follow are true-false or multiple choice questions, and some require you to write short answers.
-An important difference between writing and talking is that _____________.

• A) writers make more points than speakers
• B) writers always use better English than speakers
• C) writers do not write about personal matters
• D) writers have to give specific reasons for their statements

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Definitions:

Minerals

Naturally occurring, solid chemical compounds or elements with a defined composition and crystal structure, found in the Earth's crust.

Stability

The state or quality of being resistant to change, disruption, or displacement, often used in various scientific disciplines such as chemistry, physics, and engineering to describe systems or structures.

Fractures

Breaks or cracks within rock or Earth's surface caused by physical stress and strain.

Rock

A naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals or mineraloids.