Which of the Following Is Not a True Statement About

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a true statement about coal and oil?

• A) These organic substances form the decomposition of plant and animal tissue
• B) If coal and oil are produced in a laboratory or by industrial processes, the substances are now considered to be minerals
• C) Oil is a liquid so it cannot be a mineral because minerals must be in a solid form
• D) Bacteria that live under glaciers are considered part of the biosphere
• E) Coal and oil do not have a definite chemical composition so they cannot qualify as minerals

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Accommodation

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Racism

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