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Question

The highest among of salinity is found in

  1. Baltic sea
  2. Black sea
  3. Dead sea
  4. Red sea

Answer:

Option C: Dead sea

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Dead sea”.

The Dead Sea has the highest salinity of the four options, at 34.2%. This makes it about 10 times saltier than the ocean.

Dead Sea > Red Sea > Black Sea > Baltic Sea