Which mineral formation results from the evaporation of water in arid regions?

Coal

Gypsum

Bauxite

Iron ore

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B. Gypsum

Solution:

Gypsum is formed from the evaporation of water, often found in arid regions, unlike coal and iron ore which form under different geological conditions.

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