The stereotypical gold rush prospector panning for gold in a stream bed is exploiting ____________.

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The stereotypical gold rush prospector panning for gold in a stream bed is exploiting placer deposits, which are formed by the concentration of heavy minerals, such as gold, in stream or river sediments. Magmatic deposits form from volcanic activity, residual mineral deposits are typically found in tropical environments where intense weathering has occurred, and sedimentary deposits form from the accumulation and lithification of sedimentary rocks.

The Stereotypical Gold Rush Prospector Panning for Gold in a Stream