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Question

Which of the following seas has the highest salinity?

  1. Caspian Sea
  2. Mediterranean Sea
  3. Red Sea
  4. Dead Sea

Answer:

Option D: Dead Sea

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Dead Sea”.

The Dead Sea, also known as the Salt Sea, has the highest average salinity of all the oceans and seas, with 33.7% salinity.