Multiple choice

Which of the following minerals is/are found as placer deposits?

a. Gold b. Tin c. Bromine

  1. a, b and c

  2. a and b

  3. b and c

  4. a and c

  5. c only

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Certain minerals may occur as alluvial deposits in sands of valley floors and the base of hills. These deposits are called ‘placer deposits’ and generally contain minerals that are not corroded by water. This is the correct answer as gold and tin are found as placer deposits.