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.

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Lakes with no outlet lose water only through evaporation. As water evaporates, the minerals and salts remain in the lake, leading to an increase in salinity over time. This makes the water unsuitable for drinking and can also affect the aquatic life in the lake. Thus, option C is the correct answer. Option A and D are not true as fish productivity and water quality are negatively affected by increasing salinity. Option B is also not true as lakes losing water mainly through evaporation will not necessarily become deeper.

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