Which of the Following Is NOT a Mineral

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a mineral?

• A) petroleum (oil), which is a liquid
• B) cubic zirconia, which is a synthetic diamond substitute that is not found in nature
• C) ice, which is water in the solid state
• D) Neither a nor b is a mineral; however, c is a mineral.

Appreciate the necessity of economizing due to scarcity.

Recognize the implications of government spending and institutional constraints on economic outcomes.

Understand the basic concepts of production possibilities curves and opportunity costs.

Analyze the effects of economic growth or decline on the economy's production capabilities.

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Definitions:

Medulla

A section of the brainstem involved in autonomic functions, such as breathing and heart rate.

Hypothalamus

The Hypothalamus is a region of the brain that coordinates many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, sleep, and the endocrine system.

Thalamus

A part of the brain that acts as a central relay station, transmitting sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Brain Tumour

A brain tumour is an abnormal growth of cells within the brain or central spinal canal, which can be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous), affecting various brain functions.