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codyclark

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Some lakes have river and stream tributaries but no outlet, losing water mainly through evaporation. Over time, we expect that such lakes will
 
  A) increase their fishing productivity.
  B) become deeper.
  C) become saltier.
  D) be good sources of drinking water.

Question 2

Distilling salt water to make freshwater relies upon the processes of
 
  A) precipitation and infiltration.
  B) transpiration and evaporation.
  C) evaporation and condensation.
  D) condensation and transpiration.


jessicaduplan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


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