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Which sea is the lowest body of water on Earth?
Answer
Dead Sea
The Dead Sea, located between Israel and Jordan, is the lowest body of water on Earth at approximately 1,410 feet below sea level and continues to sink further annually. This ancient body of water is fed by the Jordan River but has no outlet, causing minerals and salts to accumulate over millennia, making it one of the world's saltiest bodies of water. The Dead Sea's extreme salinity has shaped its ecology, history, and importance to the region for thousands of years.
💡 Did you know?
The Dead Sea's water is so salty (about 34% salinity) that humans float effortlessly without effort, making it literally impossible to sink.
Other options people guess
- Caspian Sea
- Black Sea
- Mediterranean Sea
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