Multiple choice

Minerals break evenly as a result of the

  1. brittleness of the material

  2. structure of the molecules

  3. amount of oxygen present

  4. temperature and moisture content

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Cleavage in minerals is determined by the internal arrangement of atoms and the strength of the chemical bonds within the crystal structure. It is not caused by external factors like moisture or oxygen.