In basin and range topography, the lowest areas are frequently occupied by a(n) ________.

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Playas are flat, salt-covered desert basins that form at the lowest point of a basin and range landscape. They are often filled with water during wet periods, but dry up and leave a layer of salt behind once the water evaporates. Barchans are crescent-shaped sand dunes, escarpments are steep cliffs or slopes, bajadas are broad slopes or gently inclined plains, and "self" is not a relevant term in geography.

In Basin and Range Topography, the Lowest Areas Are Frequently