The theory mentioned in line 1 relates to the conceptual models discussed in the passage i

n which of the following ways？

A．It may furnish a valid account of ore-forming processes, and, hence, can support conceptual models that have great practical significance.

B．It suggests that certain geological formations, long believed to be mineralized, are in fact mineralized, thus confirming current conceptual models.

C．It suggests that there may not be enough similarity across Archean-age gold-quartz vein systems to warrant the formulation of conceptual models.

D．It corrects existing theories about the chemical halos of gold deposits, and thus provides a basis for correcting current conceptual models.

E．It suggests that simple prospecting methods still have a higher success rate in the discovery of gold deposits than do more modern methods.