Which statement about the Dead Sea is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. It has no outlet, and evaporation leaves very salty water
- Step 1: Water enters from the Jordan River but nothing flows out. Step 2. Evaporation in the hot climate leaves minerals behind, making it far saltier than the ocean. Answer: It has no outlet, and evaporation leaves very salty water. Why not the others: the others describe a different kind of lake.
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