Q. The world's most saline lake is?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
dead lake
Explanation:
The Dead Sea, located between Jordan and Israel, is the world’s most saline lake with a salinity of around 33-35%.
- This is ten times saltier than typical seawater, making it one of the saltiest water bodies on Earth.
- The high salt concentration prevents most marine life from surviving, hence the name "Dead Sea".
Why are the other options incorrect?
- Vaughan Lake – Not known for extreme salinity.
- Lake Superior – A freshwater lake in North America.
- Lake Baikal – The deepest freshwater lake, not a saline lake.
Thus, the Dead Sea (Option B) is the correct answer.
Explanation by: Kirti
The Dead Sea, located between Jordan and Israel, is the world’s most saline lake with a salinity of around 33-35%.
- This is ten times saltier than typical seawater, making it one of the saltiest water bodies on Earth.
- The high salt concentration prevents most marine life from surviving, hence the name "Dead Sea".
Why are the other options incorrect?
- Vaughan Lake – Not known for extreme salinity.
- Lake Superior – A freshwater lake in North America.
- Lake Baikal – The deepest freshwater lake, not a saline lake.
Thus, the Dead Sea (Option B) is the correct answer.