When a lake has no outlet to the ocean, __________.

Question

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

When a lake has no outlet to the ocean, water can evaporate, but the salts and minerals that are dissolved in the water do not leave the system. As a result, the concentration of salts and minerals in the lake increases over time.