Question
Download Solution PDFWhich one among the following is a landlocked water body?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Caspian Sea.
Key Points
- The Caspian Sea is the largest enclosed inland body of water on Earth by area.
- It is bordered by five countries: Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, and Iran.
- The Caspian Sea is landlocked, meaning it is entirely surrounded by land with no direct connection to the world's oceans.
- Its surface area is approximately 371,000 square kilometers, making it larger than Germany.
- Despite being called a sea, it is classified as the world's largest saltwater lake.
Additional Information
- Black Sea
- The Black Sea is a body of water between Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
- It is connected to the Mediterranean Sea via the Bosporus Strait.
- The Black Sea is bordered by six countries: Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, and Turkey.
- Mediterranean Sea
- The Mediterranean Sea is connected to the Atlantic Ocean and almost entirely enclosed by land: Southern Europe and Anatolia to the north, North Africa to the south, and the Levant to the east.
- It covers an approximate area of 2.5 million square kilometers.
- It is known for its historical significance and as a major route for merchants and travelers of ancient times.
- Red Sea
- The Red Sea is a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Africa and Asia.
- It is connected to the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal.
- It is one of the world's warmest and saltiest bodies of seawater.
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