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There is so much salt in the water of the dead sea that you do not sink when in the water.

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Why dead sea special?

because that's the place where the part of old testament found.that's why the dead sea is special and also because the water is so salty that nothing can live in it. Due to the local scorching rainless climate the surface water evaporates. the salt dissolved in it remains making the water still saltier. this explains why the dead sea has a salt content not of 2 or 3% like most marine water but 27%!!. the water of the dead sea exhibits a very curious property b/c of its saltiness. since it is much heavier than ordinary sea water, u'll never sink in it because u are much lighter. so according to the law of buoyancy we'd never drown in the dead sea: we'd pop up to the surface just like an ordinary egg in salt water- which, incidentally, sinks in fresh water. ( sorry mate, didn't mean u're an egg)


Will you die if you drink from the dead sea?

No, you will not die if you drink from the Dead Sea, but it is highly unrecommended. The high salt concentration can lead to dehydration, increased thirst, and potential kidney damage. It's important to avoid ingesting water from the Dead Sea.


Vast body of salt water?

dead sea


Why does the dead sea have a great density?

The Dead Sea has a great density due to its high salt content, which is about 10 times saltier than the ocean. This high salt concentration makes the water more dense, causing objects to float easily on its surface.


What animals and plants are found in the dead sea?

The Dead Sea is known for its hypersaline water, making it difficult for most plants and animals to survive. However, some species of bacteria, algae like Dunaliella, and a few types of fish such as the Dead Sea minnow (Aphanius dispar) are able to adapt to the extreme conditions of the Dead Sea.