Which resource gives Hambantota its salt harvest?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Sea water dried in salt pans by the sun
- Step 1: Sea water is let into shallow pans and evaporated by sunshine. Answer: Sea water dried in salt pans by the sun. Why not the others: There are no salt mines, wells or deserts in Sri Lanka.
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