Salt is obtained from sea water by drying it in the sun. This process is known as ______.

filtration

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evaporation

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sedimentation

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condensation

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Solution

The correct option is B evaporation
Evaporation is type of vaporization that occurs on the surface of a liquid as it changes into gas.
Sea water contains a large amount of salt and other metals dissolved in it. Near the sea-shore, the sea water is collected in shallow pits and allowed to evaporate in sunlight. In few days, the water evaporates, leaving behind salt.

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