How do evaporites occur?

A) Evaporation turns rock to smaller fragments.
B) They are extremely rare; the sun and moon must be aligned.
C) Volcanic rock combines with sedimentary rock.
D) Extensive evaporation allows precipitation of halite and gypsum.


Answer: D

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