Which of the following has the highest salinity?

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Source: JAMB · 2023

Which of the following has the highest salinity?

  1. South Atlantic ocean
  2. Dead sea ✓
  3. Mediterranean sea
  4. Red sea
Explanation

The Dead Sea has the highest salinity, about 34%, roughly ten times that of normal sea water. It sits in a hot, dry basin. Water evaporates fast and salt is left behind, with no outlet.

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