6.14.2 - Playas
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What is a playa?
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristic features of deserts.
What is left behind when water evaporates from a playa?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to water in dry places.
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What is a playa?
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of desert landscapes.
True or False: Alkali flats are found only in tropical regions.
💡 Hint: Think about where you see salt flats form.
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Discuss the economic importance of playas and alkali flats. How can they be both advantageous and harmful?
💡 Hint: Consider both the positive and negative impacts on local economies.
Explore how climate change could affect the formation and longevity of playas.
💡 Hint: Think about changes in rainfall and temperature.
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