What Mineral Is Shown in This Photograph

question 35

Multiple Choice

What mineral is shown in this photograph?

• A) quartz
• B) feldspar
• C) calcite
• D) hematite
• E) magnetite

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Definitions:

Olfactory Epithelium

This is a specialized epithelial tissue inside the nasal cavity that is involved in smell.

Receptor Cells

Specialized cells that convert external stimuli, such as light, sound, or chemicals, into electrical signals for the nervous system to process.

Smell

The sense that detects odors or scents, mediated by specialized sensory cells in the nasal cavity.

Taste Qualities

The five recognized sensations experienced when tasting: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami.