Typical seawater has a salinity between 30-50 ppt. The Dead Sea is hypersaline because its salinity is higher than normal. Look at the image. Which body of water below would be hyposaline? Hint: Google “hyposaline.”

Question

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Responses

Great Salt Lake
Great Salt Lake

The Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea

The Red Sea
The Red Sea

The Baltic Sea

Answer 1

Hyposaline refers to water with a lower salinity than normal seawater, which typically has a salinity of 30-50 ppt. Among the options provided, the body of water that would be hyposaline is:

The Baltic Sea

The Baltic Sea is known for its lower salinity compared to typical seawater due to its limited connection to the ocean and significant freshwater input from rivers.