Hydrothermal Ore Deposits

question 43

Multiple Choice

Hydrothermal ore deposits

• A) Are formed by deposition of dissolved minerals from hot fluids.
• B) Are found only at seafloor spreading ridges.
• C) Produce only a few kinds of valuable ores, mostly of precious metals.
• D) All of the choices are correct.

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