What is the salinity of the Dead Sea (per litre of water)?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 340 grams.
The Dead Sea has a salinity of around 340 grams of salt per liter of water. This makes it one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world.
- Salinity is the amount of salt in grams present in 1,000 grams of water. It's usually expressed as parts per thousand (‰) or ppt.
- The Dead Sea's salinity is 9.6 times that of the ocean.
- The Dead Sea's high salinity makes it dense, which allows swimmers to float.
- The Dead Sea's extreme salinity makes it a harsh environment where plants and animals cannot flourish.