Which of the following seas has highest salinity in the world? |
Dead sea Black sea Red sea Mediterranean sea |
Dead sea |
The correct answer is option 1: Dead sea The Dead Sea is a salt lake located between Israel and Jordan. Due to very high evaporation and almost no outlet, salts accumulate in the water. As a result, its salinity is extremely high (about 34% salt), which is much greater than that of normal seas and oceans. |