Examine the Five Words And/or Phrases and Determine the Relationship

question 25

Multiple Choice

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

• A) halite and other salts
• B) manganese nodules
• C) metal sulfides
• D) phosphates
• E) tektites

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