Which of the Following Describes Why Hydrothermal Vein and Disseminated

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes why hydrothermal vein and disseminated deposits are important to society?

• A) source of valuable metals such as copper, lead, and gold
• B) easy to mine because they are found in aquifer materials
• C) are the primary source of pure sulfur
• D) sometimes contain diamonds
• E) are the primary source of water-based minerals such as gypsum

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