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The mineral found in alluvial deposits is _______.

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Silver

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Copper

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Gold

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Tin

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Solution

The correct option is B Gold
Placer mining is an important source of gold.
Types of placer deposits include alluvium, eluvium, beach placers, and paleo placers.

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