A perched lake is above the water table. If a perched lake is to remain permanent, then:
A) the amount of inflow of water must be equal to or greater than the amount of outflow and losses to evaporation
B) the amount of inflow must be less than the amount of outflow and losses to evaporation
C) the water table must be raised

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For a perched lake to remain permanent, the inflow of water must balance or exceed the combined outflow and losses due to evaporation. This ensures that the lake maintains its water level over time.

A Perched Lake Is Above the Water Table