Playas are likely to contain ________ concentrations of salt because ________.
A)high of evaporation of water containing dissolved salts
B)high salt domes are exposed when playas are formed by erosion
C)low large amounts of fresh groundwater dilute the salt concentration
D)low large amounts of freshwater runoff from surrounding mountains dilutes the salt concentration

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Playas form in arid or semi-arid regions with high rates of evaporation, which leads to the concentration of dissolved salts in remaining water. This process results in high concentrations of salt in playas.

Playas Are Likely to Contain ________ Concentrations of Salt Because