Which mechanism limits lake formation in endorheic basins?

💡 Explanation

Endorheic basins retain water, developing lakes; however, lake formation is limited by excessive evapotranspiration because water loss exceeds any inflow. Therefore, lakes may be ephemeral or nonexistent, rather than becoming permanent water bodies maintained by constant recharge.

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