How can contact metamorphism result in the deposition of ore deposits?
A) Magma differentiates during cooling, leaving the ores to settle out to the bottom of the magma chamber.
B) Hot, mineral-rich water exits the seafloor, resulting in instant precipitation of minerals.
C) Hot magma burns the country rock, which experiences a mineral phase change.
D) Hot fluids in contact with the country rock can result in chemical reactions that facilitate the migration of metallic ions.
Answer: D
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