60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016
Which of the following seas has the highest average salinity?
aBlack Sea
bYellow Sea
cMediterranean Sea
dDead Sea✓ Correct
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
As per the question, among the given options the Dead Sea has the highest salinity (238‰). Outside the polar regions, the highest salinity at the global level is found in Lake Assal (Djibouti). After that, Turkey’s Lake Van and the Dead Sea occupy the next positions, respectively. ## High Tide and Low Tide
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