What is the Dead Sea?
Q: What is the Dead Sea?
A: The Dead Sea is a lake between the West Bank and Jordan. It is 418 metres (1,371 feet) below sea level and is the lowest point on the surface of the Earth.
Q: How salty is the Dead Sea compared to ocean water?
A: The Dead Sea is almost nine times as salty as ocean water.
Q: Is there any life in the Dead Sea?
A: Although it has been given its name because most life cannot exist in it due to its saltiness, some types of bacteria are able to live in the water.
Q: Why can people float so easily in the Dead Sea?
A: Because of its high salinity, the water weighs more than fresh water which allows people to float without any effort.
Q: What attracts tourists to visit this location?
A: Tourists come from around world to experience floating in this unique body of water.
Q: How deep below sea level is the Dead Sea?
A: The Dead Sea sits at 418 metres (1,371 feet) below sea level.
