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What was the primary method used by gold seekers to extract gold from the river?

  • Panning

  • Digging

  • Dredging

  • Drilling

Answer

Panning was the primary method used by gold seekers during the California Gold Rush. This simple technique involved swirling water and sediment in a shallow pan, allowing the heavier gold particles to settle at the bottom while lighter materials washed away.
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