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What distinguishes lakes from ponds?
What distinguishes lakes from ponds?
- Lakes are always fed by creeks and rivers
- Lakes are always saltwater bodies
- Lakes are located closer to the ocean than ponds
- Lakes are typically larger and deeper than ponds (correct)
What makes some lakes endorheic?
What makes some lakes endorheic?
- They are always salt lakes
- They are shallower than other lakes
- They have no outflow (correct)
- They are located at higher altitudes
What is the primary source of water for most lakes?
What is the primary source of water for most lakes?
- Underground aquifers
- Springs (correct)
- Glacial meltwater
- Rainwater
What distinguishes lakes from lagoons?
What distinguishes lakes from lagoons?
What role do lakes play in the Earth's water cycle?
What role do lakes play in the Earth's water cycle?
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