In arid landscapes, lakes are often internally drained, and as a result of ____________, leave behind accumulations of salts.

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In arid landscapes, the lack of rainfall and high evaporation rates often cause lakes to become internally drained. As water evaporates, minerals and salts become increasingly concentrated and eventually settle on the lake bed. This process, known as evapoconcentration, leads to the accumulation of salts in the remaining water, forming saline lakes or salt pans. Therefore, option D, evaporation, is the correct answer.

In Arid Landscapes, Lakes Are Often Internally Drained, and as a Result