Question

'X' is a waterbody in Southwest Asia. Its salinity is almost ten times the average salinity of the world's oceans. Except for a few unicellular organisms, 'X' is devoid of any life forms. It is one of the places having the lowest elevations on the Earth. Low rainfall, low supply of freshwater, and high evaporation are the reason for its high salinity. Identify 'X' in the above given question.

• A. Red Sea
• B. Black Sea
• C. Dead Sea
• D. Caspian Sea

Answer 1

The correct option is C Dead Sea

'X' in the above given question refers to the Dead Sea. The name of the sea in itself indicates the kind of life forms it supports. It lies on the border of Israel and Jordan. According to sources, it has a salinity of 332%. The average salinity of ocean is around 35%. Jordan is the only large river that meets this sea. Low rainfall, low supply of freshwater, and high evaporation are the reasons of high salinity. The density of water is also high because of higher salinity. Therefore, one can never drown in the Dead Sea. Another characteristic of the Dead Sea is that the land here is below the mean sea level. It is one of the places having the lowest elevations on the Earth.