Which of the following sedimentary minerals, known to everyone as 'salt', usually forms in arid climates where sea water evaporates?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Halite.
The sedimentary mineral known to everyone as 'salt' and that usually forms in arid climates where seawater evaporates is halite. Halite is the mineral form of sodium chloride (NaCl) and is commonly referred to as rock salt.