Question

a mineral forms from water at the edge of a lake. which statement best describes this mineral? the mineral formed from lava. the mineral formed through evaporation. the mineral formed when hot water cooled. the mineral crystallized from magma.

Explanation:

Minerals forming from lake edge water typically occur as water evaporates, leaving dissolved mineral ions to crystallize. The other options refer to igneous processes (lava/magma cooling) which do not match the lake water context.

Answer:

The mineral formed through evaporation.