Question

to collect salt this way, ocean water is channeled into large, shallow ponds called \salt pans\. sunlight causes the water to evaporate, leaving salt behind. what can you conclude from this information?
a salt is always harvested in large quantities
b salt can be harvested from any water source
c salt dissolves in water but it does not evaporate
d salt will evaporate if it is left in the sun long enough

Explanation:

The text describes ocean water (where salt is dissolved) being channeled into pans. Sunlight causes water to evaporate (leaving salt behind). This implies salt dissolves in water (as it's in ocean water) and doesn't evaporate (since it's left when water evaporates).

• Option A: There's no mention of "always" or quantity size in the text.
• Option B: The text only mentions ocean water, not "any water source".
• Option D: The text shows salt is left (doesn't evaporate) when water evaporates.

Answer:

C. Salt dissolves in water but it does not evaporate