Hydrothermal processes:
A) occur when groundwater is heated and forced through fissures in rocks.
B) are responsible for deposits of zinc, lead and copper.
C) are responsible for deposits of gold and silver.
D) promote the formation of insoluble metal sulfides.
E) All of these choices are correct

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Hydrothermal processes involve the heating of groundwater, which is then forced through fissures in rocks. These processes can lead to the deposition of various metals, including zinc, lead, copper, gold, and silver. Additionally, these processes promote the formation of insoluble metal sulfides. Therefore, all of the choices listed in the question are correct.

Hydrothermal Processes