Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate answer from the options given below:

The playa plain covered with salt is known as

  1. alkali flats

  2. sediment flats

  3. deflation hollows

  4. pediments

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Alkali flats (also called salt flats or playas) are level desert areas covered with salt deposits or alkaline crusts. They form in arid regions where water evaporates, leaving behind concentrated salt and mineral deposits. Deflation hollows are wind-scoured depressions, while pediments are sloping surfaces at mountain bases.