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When water evaporates from a body of water, what type of sediment is left behind?
The type of sediment that is left when water evaporates from a body of water.
Answer to Problem 18RQ
The type of sediment that is left when water evaporates from a body of water is evaporites.
Explanation of Solution
Chemical sedimentary rocks are formed when chemical sediments in water, precipitates. These are basically of two types, carbonates and evaporates. Evaporites are formed when a controlled water body evaporites. Examples of evaporites are gypsum and halite.
A dry climate favours the formation of evaporites as in such climate evaporation of a water body can take place. When water is evaporated, the evaporite minerals are deposited.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the type of sediment that is left when water evaporates from a body of water is evaporites.
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