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What is the Dead Sea ?1. A sea whose water is poisonous2. A sea which is the saltiest of all the oceans and the seas3. A sea in which high and low tides are very frequent4. A sea in which it is dangerous to sail ships

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : A sea which is the saltiest of all the oceans and the seas

Explanation:

  • The dead sea is located in Israel.
  • It is known as the most saline water body on the earth.
  • Because of the large amount of salt present in the water, its density is very high.
  • It is said that humans don't sink in the dead sea, they will keep floating.
  • It is called the dead sea as no living organism can live in its highly saline water.

  • Salinity is the amount of salt in grams present in 1000 grams of water.
  • The average salinity of the oceans is 35 parts per thousand. 
  • The salinity of the dead sea is around 340 grams per litre of water

⇒ The Dead Sea is a sea which is saltiest of all oceans and seas



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