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The dead sea abounds in chemically formed sedimentary rocks give reason?
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∙ 13y ago
Saturation and deposition.
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∙ 13y ago
The Dead Sea is unusually high in salinity due to its low rate of precipitation and high rate of evaporation, leading to the accumulation of mineral deposits like halite and gypsum. These minerals contribute to the formation of chemically formed sedimentary rocks, such as rock salt and gypsum, which are abundant in the region.
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