Based on this selection, where did the prospector’s sample of placer gold shown in this image likely originate?
A in saltwater tributaries that connect to the ocean
B in a nearby burial site of a famous early explorer
C in the cliffs located near the summit of a mountain
D in lode gold deposits from within mountains and rocks
Based on this selection, where did the prospector’s sample of placer gold shown in this image likely originate?
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The correct answer is D in lode gold deposits from within mountains and rocks.
Placer gold typically originates from lode deposits, which are gold particles that have eroded from larger sources within the earth, such as veins in rocks and mountains. Over time, natural processes cause this gold to be transported by water into riverbeds or other areas where it can be collected as placer gold.