State whether the following statement is true or false:
The elements or compounds,which occur naturally in the earth's crust,are known as minerals.

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(TRUE) The statement is True.
Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic substances found in the earth's crust. They have a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure. Elements or compounds that occur naturally in the earth's crust are indeed defined as minerals.

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