Question

When a lake has no outlet to the ocean, __________.
A.
the lake begins to sink below sea level
B.
salt and minerals build up in the waters over time
C.
the lake begins to dry up
D.
the surface area of the lake begins to increase

Answer 1

B. salt and minerals build up in the waters over time

Explanation: Without an outlet, water leaves mainly by evaporation, which removes water but leaves dissolved salts and minerals behind, causing concentrations to rise (e.g., the Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake).