Multiple choice

Gold petroleum and coal are examples of ____.

  1. Rocks

  2. Minerals

  3. Fossils

  4. Metals

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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to standard geography textbooks, gold, petroleum, and coal are classified as minerals because they occur naturally and have specific physical properties and chemical compositions. While gold is a metal and coal/petroleum are fossil fuels, they are broadly grouped under minerals in this context.