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Both lead and zinc are formed as precipitates. Which of these is a step in the formation of the minerals?

elements combine at high pressure
magma cools after a volcanic eruption
atoms combine in water to form solids
materials break up due to rise in temperature

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Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic (they're not formed from amino acids, peptides, or enzymes) chemical compounds.

From the given options, the following describes a step in the formation of the minerals: materials break up due to rise in temperature.

Correct answer: D

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