Which mineral formation process would have been responsible for creating a mineral deposit such as this?

A) Biological secretions of calcium carbonate
B) Mineral precipitation from slowly moving groundwater
C) Mineral precipitation from evaporating water
D) Crystallization from molten material


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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