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How can a temporary lake create salt flats in Death Valley?

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Answer:

A temporary lake create salt flats in Death Valley when Holocene lakes began to evaporate.

Step-by-step explanation:

"Each time it has rained since, a new layer has been added. The flat is a vast area covered in salt that was deposited from evaporated water. When the water runs down the mountain, it dissolves minerals that precipitate out as the water evaporates."

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