Which of the following has the highest salinity?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Dead sea.
The Dead Sea has the highest salinity among the given options. Its salt concentration is about 30–34%, which is nearly 8–10 times saltier than typical ocean water. This extreme salinity occurs because it is a closed basin with no outlet, so water leaves only by evaporation, leaving salts behind.
The Great Salt Lake and Lake Van are also saline lakes but have comparatively lower salt content. The Red Sea is one of the saltiest seas, yet its salinity is still far less than the Dead Sea.
Thus, the Dead Sea stands out as the saltiest water body among the options.