Consult the figure below.Which of these is NOT required for a Mississippi Valley-type deposit to form?
A) deep groundwater
B) hot groundwater
C) sedimentary rocks
D) native metals

Question

Consult the figure below.Which of these is NOT required for a Mississippi Valley-type deposit to form? 
A) deep groundwater 
B) hot groundwater 
C) sedimentary rocks 
D) native metals

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Native metals are not required for the formation of Mississippi Valley-type deposits. These deposits form through the interaction of hot groundwater with sedimentary rocks and do not necessarily contain native metals. Deep groundwater and elevated temperatures are also important factors in the formation of these deposits.

Consult the Figure Below