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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between rocks and minerals?

Arocks are the building blocks of minerals.
Bminerals are the building blocks of rocks.
Crocks are a type of mineral.
Dminerals are a type of rock.

Verified Answer :

CRocks are a type of mineral

Answer:

c. rocks are a type of mineral.

Explanation:

Rock is a combination of one or more mineral. Rock may also include mineraloids and organic remains. Some rocks may also contain a single mineral. Minerals when aggregated together forms up a rock. Minerals are natural substance with defined crystal composition and chemical composition. Rocks do not have crystal composition because they are formed by one or more minerals.