How deep is the Persian Gulf, whose high evaporation rate affects humidity along the UAE coast?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Very shallow, with an average depth of 50 metres
- Step 1: The waters of the Persian Gulf are very shallow, with a maximum depth of 90 metres and an average depth of 50 metres. Answer: Very shallow, with an average depth of 50 metres. The evaporation rate is high, so that even after river discharge and rain there is a deficit of 416 cubic kilometres per year. Why not the others: A 3,000-metre average depth, a depth greater than the Gulf of Oman and a bottomless gulf do not match the 50-metre average given.
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