Question

Which of the following best describes deposits of bauxite? Choose one:

A. lumpy accumulations on the seafloor.
B. precipitates from groundwater that have dissolved lead and zinc at depth, then transported them to the surface.
C. alternate beds of gray iron oxide and red lenses of jasper.
D. residual mineral deposits in soil that have everything leached out but the aluminum.

Answer 1

The correct option is: D. residual mineral deposits in soil that have everything leached out but the aluminum

Step-by-step explanation:

Bauxite is a type of sedimentary rock that is rich in aluminium. Bauxite is known as the world's primary ore for aluminium and main source of gallium, which is a rare metal.

Bauxite is produced majorly in Australia and China. It is formed from laterite soil and is commonly found in subtropical or tropical regions.