Question

1. what would happen to the pond in the figure if the freshwater inflow stream and path to the ocean disappeared? a. it would produce extrusive igneous rocks b. all life will stop living in the pond c. water would come from somewhere else d. the entire lake would eventually evaporate away, leaving only evaporates

Explanation:

Without freshwater inflow and a connection to the ocean for replenishment, evaporation would be the only process affecting the water in the pond. As water evaporates, salts and minerals would be left behind, and eventually, all the water would evaporate, leaving only evaporite deposits. Extrusive igneous rocks form from lava cooling on the Earth's surface and are not related to this scenario. While life may be severely impacted, the most direct outcome is the evaporation of the water body. There is no indication that water would come from elsewhere.

Answer:

d. The entire lake would eventually evaporate away, leaving only evaporates