Asked by solin talamantes on Apr 26, 2024
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Which of the following processes CANNOT form a mineral deposit?
A) igneous crystallization
B) metamorphism
C) precipitation at low temperatures
D) weathering
E) all of these processes can form a mineral deposit
Mineral Deposit
Dense gatherings of minerals from which materials of economic value can be obtained.
Weathering
The breakdown of rocks, soil, and minerals as well as artificial materials through contact with the Earth's atmosphere, organisms, and water.
Precipitation
Any kind of water, either as a liquid or a solid, that drops from the clouds and lands on the Earth, covering types like rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
- Grasp the basis and the developmental sequences of a range of fossil fuels and minerals.
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Lucas VenegasApr 26, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
All of the processes listed, including igneous crystallization, metamorphism, precipitation at low temperatures, and weathering, can lead to the formation of mineral deposits. Each process involves the concentration of minerals in different environments, contributing to the diversity of mineral deposits found in the Earth's crust.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the basis and the developmental sequences of a range of fossil fuels and minerals.