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Download Solution PDFWhich is the biggest Salt lake in the western hemisphere?
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Option 4 : Great Salt Lake
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Key Points
- The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere.
- Located in the northern part of the state of Utah, USA.
- The lake has a varying surface area, typically ranging between 1,700 and 3,000 square miles.
- It is a remnant of the much larger prehistoric Lake Bonneville.
- Due to its high salinity, the lake is much saltier than the ocean, making it a unique ecosystem for various species.
- The lake does not have an outlet, causing the minerals to accumulate and making the water very dense.
Additional Information
- Dead Sea
- The Dead Sea is a salt lake bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel and Palestine to the west.
- It is known for being one of the world's saltiest bodies of water.
- The Dead Sea is famous for its unique mineral properties and buoyancy, allowing people to float easily.
- Lake Urmia
- Lake Urmia is located in northwestern Iran.
- It was once one of the largest saltwater lakes in the Middle East but has significantly shrunk due to drought and water diversion.
- Lake Assal
- Lake Assal is a crater lake in Djibouti, East Africa.
- It lies at the bottom of a crater and is the lowest point in Africa.
- The lake is known for its extremely high salinity.
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