Which characteristic involves cleavage and fracture? the way a mineral breaks apart
the color of a mineral’s powder
the light that is reflected from a mineral’s surface
the number and angle of crystal faces of a mineral

the way a mineral breaks apart

Explanation:

The way a mineral breaks apart involves fracture and cleavage.

These characteristics are very important in mineral identification especially during physical observations. Minerals have different cleavage properties and fracture planes.

layers of the earth affect the waves and these effects are seen on instruiments such as seimometers

radiation

explanation:

heat is transmitted by radiation