Compared to the processes of extracting lithium from mineral deposits the process of extracting lithium from evaporation ponds requires blank water blank money and blank time

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Compared to the processes of extracting lithium from mineral deposits, the process of extracting lithium from evaporation ponds requires **more** water, **less** money, and **more** time.

1. **More water**: Evaporation ponds rely on large quantities of water to dissolve lithium salts, which is then evaporated to concentrate and extract the lithium.

2. **Less money**: The operational costs of evaporation ponds can be lower than hard rock mining methods because the infrastructure and equipment are typically less complex and expensive.

3. **More time**: The evaporation process can take several months to years to concentrate the lithium salts sufficiently for extraction, making it a slower process compared to some mineral extraction methods.

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