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Sedimentary rocks are forming in the Dead Sea because-
chemical sediments are commonly formed by the process of evaporation of water containing salts in solution.In desert regions, shallow lakes get evaporated leaving behind a layer of salts on the surface.These get consolidated into "Sedimentary Rocks".Rock salt(naturally occurring crystalline sodium chloride) is an example of chemically formed sedimentary rock,common in the Dead Sea,and Caspian Sea,Aral Sea,etc..
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∙ 16y agoThe Dead Sea depression is a continuation of the Rift Valley depression , which was caused, millions of years ago, by continental drift. Because of the low rainfall in the catchment area of the Dead Sea, there is not enough water flowing into the sea for it to flow out, south to the gulf - so we have an inland sea. The Jordan River continually brings small amounts of salt into the sea. Since there is no outflow, the salt level gradually built up over the millions of years, until the Dead Sea is now so salty that fish can not survive in it - hence the name.
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∙ 9y agoThe Dead Sea was the site of refuge for King David in biblical times. It is also known as the first health resort in the world as it has been known for its medicinal properties since ancient times.
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Why is that sea which is salty supports life but dead sea does not?
The Dead Sea is far more salty than the ocean.
Will you die if you drink from the dead sea?
how much dead sea water do you have to drink to die
What is the saltest sea?
The Dead Sea in Israel
What country is separated from Israel by the Dead Sea?
JordanThe Dead sea lays on the border of Israel and Jordan
Why does the dead sea have a great density?
because the dead sea has more salt than the other seas.
What rivers form the dead sea?
jordan
How does fossilifrous limestone form?
From the shells and skeletons of dead sea creatures.
What type of living creatures live in the Dead Sea?
Some form of basteria, at least. What form I do not know.
Which sea has the highest salinity in the world?
dead seathe dead sea
What sea is nicknamed the Dead sea?
The Dead Sea is also called the Dead Sea.
Is dead sea a ocean or sea?
Dead sea should be a sea.
What body of water is fed by the Jordan river and lies south of the sea of Galilee and the dead sea?
The Dead Sea.
Why does the dead sea has no waves?
dead sea dead liao
Is the dead sea a sea or a lake?
The Dead Sea is a lake.
What are the biotic factors in the dead sea?
sea chodes is a factor of the dead sea
Is the dead sea actually dead?
no there are micro organisms in the dead sea
Which is more salty Black Sea or dead sea?
Dead Sea.
