Which is the classification of any naturally occurring solid inorganic substance characterized by a crystal structure? A. fossil B. metal C. mineral D. rock

C. mineral

Explanation:

In science, matter can be defined as anything that has mass and occupies space. Any physical object that is found on earth is typically composed of matter. Matter are known to be made up of atoms and as a result has the property of existing in states. The three (3) classical states of matter are;

1. Liquid: is the state of matter in which the physical substance can be poured and takes the shape of its container. Also, liquids generally have a definite volume. Examples of liquids are urine, water, milk, blood etc.

2. Gas: is the state of matter in which the physical substance has no definite shape or volume and as a result fills all available space. Also, gases are easily compressible, takes the shape of its container and can flow. Examples of gases are hydrogen, oxygen, argon, nitrogen etc.

3. Solid: is the state of matter in which the physical substance has a definite shape and fixed volume but not compressible. Examples of solids are pen, screwdriver, television, car etc.

Mineral is the classification of any naturally occurring solid inorganic substance characterized by a crystal structure. Also, minerals are homogeneous in nature with a defined chemical composition and characterized by a crystal structure comprising of ions, atoms, or molecules in an orderly arrangement.

Some examples of minerals are iron, copper, aluminum, tin, coal, quartz, feldspar, mica, etc.

for  example, forests have higher evapotranspiration than other ecosystems,  such  as grasslands, because of their deeper roots and greater leaf area. thus forests have a net moistening effect on the atmosphere and become a moisture source for downwind ecosystems.

igneous rocks which formed by the crystallization of magma at the surface of the earth called extrusive rocks. they are characterized by fine-grained textures because the rapid cooling at or near the surface did not provide enough time for large crystals to grow.