Why do puddles dry up but lakes don't?

Puddles dry up quickly due to their shallow depth and large surface area relative to volume, which allows for rapid evaporation when exposed to sunlight and air. Lakes, on the other hand, have a much greater volume of water and depth, which reduces the rate of evaporation significantly. Additionally, lakes often have inflow from rivers or streams, replenishing their water levels, while puddles do not have such sources.