Question
A mineral forms in water heated by magma inside Earth.
Which statement best describes this mineral?
The mineral formed through evaporation.
The mineral crystallized from molten material.
The mineral formed when a hot water solution cooled.
The mineral likely has all the same properties as the surrounding rock.
Which statement best describes this mineral?
The mineral formed through evaporation.
The mineral crystallized from molten material.
The mineral formed when a hot water solution cooled.
The mineral likely has all the same properties as the surrounding rock.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that best describes this mineral is:
**The mineral formed when a hot water solution cooled.**
This is because the mineral formed in water heated by magma suggests a hydrothermal process where minerals can precipitate out of a hot water solution as it cools.
**The mineral formed when a hot water solution cooled.**
This is because the mineral formed in water heated by magma suggests a hydrothermal process where minerals can precipitate out of a hot water solution as it cools.