Which of the following applies to the basic constituents of halite, gypsum, and sylvite?
A)transported and deposited as mud- sized particles
B)transported as dissolved ions; deposited by evaporation
C)transported as dissolved ions; deposited as detrital mud
D)transported as detrital mud; deposited by evaporation

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Halite, gypsum, and sylvite are all evaporite minerals, which means they are transported as dissolved ions and deposited by evaporation. This is why they are commonly found in arid environments such as deserts or salt flats, where there is little to no rainfall to dissolve and carry away the minerals.

Which of the Following Applies to the Basic Constituents of Halite