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is the waterbody with the highest salinity in the world.

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Dead Sea, Israel

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Lake Van, Turkey

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Great Salt Lake, USA

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The correct option is B Lake Van, Turkey
Lake Van of Turkey has the highest salinity in the world at 330%o. Next is the Dead Sea, Israel (240%o) and the Great Salt Lake, Utah, USA (220%o).

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