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The process of obtaining salt by evaporation of seawater is known as :

A
crystallization
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sedimentation
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galvanization
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D
amalgamation
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Solution

The correct option is A crystallization
It is known as crystallization - because salt is obtained in crystal form.
Sedimentation is depositing solid as sediment.
Galvanization - is the process of protecting iron/metal by a coating of zinc.
Amalgamation - is the formation of amalgam (an alloy of mercury with another metal).

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