Question
A mineral forms from water at the edge of a lake.
Which statement best describes this mineral?
The mineral formed from lava.
The mineral formed through evaporation.
The mineral formed when hot water cooled.
The mineral crystallized from magma.
Which statement best describes this mineral?
The mineral formed from lava.
The mineral formed through evaporation.
The mineral formed when hot water cooled.
The mineral crystallized from magma.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that best describes the mineral is: **The mineral formed through evaporation.**
This is because minerals at the edge of a lake often crystallize from dissolved substances as the water evaporates, leaving behind solid mineral deposits.
This is because minerals at the edge of a lake often crystallize from dissolved substances as the water evaporates, leaving behind solid mineral deposits.