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Minerals may form on Earth’s surface when

a. magma heats a solution.
b. crystallization is delayed.
c. solutions evaporate.
d. pure metals are present

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C. Solutions evaporate

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Answer:

The correct answer is option C; solutions evaporate

Step-by-step explanation:

A mineral is formed when the solution in which it is dissolved just evaporates leaving behind magma for crystallization. The solution containing large amount of dissolved solid is warmed in an open container and the solvent is allowed to evaporate thereby leaving behind a saturated solution which on further evaporation leads to the production of crystals

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