Which of the following does NOT determine whether a rock is an ore?
A) the grade of the ore
B) the type of ore, such as oxide versus sulfide types
C) size and depth of the mineral deposit
D) the location of the deposit
E) all of these factors determine whether a rock is an ore

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All the listed factors (the grade of the ore, the type of ore, size and depth of the mineral deposit, and the location of the deposit) play a role in determining whether a rock is considered an ore. These factors affect the economic viability of mining the ore and extracting valuable minerals.

Which of the Following Does NOT Determine Whether a Rock