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A mixture of different minerals formed by natural processes in the lithosphere is known as a _____.

A

fossil

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B

ridge

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C

glacier

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D

rock

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Solution

The correct option is D rock
Rocks are a mixture of different minerals formed by natural processes in the lithosphere. The properties of rocks depend on the formation process and the mineral constituent.

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