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Playas that receive most of their water from surface runoff typically have a smooth clay surface, sometimes called a(n) _______________, that is hard when dried out by the desert sun but extremely gooey and slippery when wet. (two words)
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Desert basins of interior drainage surrounded by mountains are called _______________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

clay pan

Answer to Question 2

bolsons





 

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