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Which of the following best explains how minerals get into streams?

A. Rainwater that is high in minerals from the atmosphere falls into the stream.
B. The stream absorbs minerals from the plants growing in and around its banks.
C. Rainwater dissolves minerals out of the rocks and soil along the stream during runoff.
D. When water evaporates from the ocean, it takes minerals with it and redeposits them as rainwater into the stream.
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the answer is C have a great rest of your day
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Answer:

C:Rainwater dissolves minerals out of the rocks and soil along the stream during runoff