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Landform Project: The Dead Sea
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Landforms Project: The Dead Sea
Fun Facts
- The Dead Sea is SO salty that nothing can grow or live there.
- No water can ever leave the Sea (its completely enclosed by land), except by evaporation.
- this Sea has been called a "Natural Spa" because of its soothing minerals.
By Moriah Jensen
Size
The Dead Sea is 34 miles long, 11 miles wide (at its widest point), 1,237 feet deep (at its deepest point), and 1,388 feet below sea level (the lowest point on earth).
Reasons to Visit
Reasons to visit the Dead Sea are numerous, but some include:
- wonderful spas to relax and rejuvenate you
- the weather is warm all year round
- Swimming is more like floating (it's more fun ;)
- world renown opera
- you can enjoy a soothing mud-bath
- you can see interesting ancient artifacts
Cultural Significance
The Dead Sea is a major health research and treatment center; the high mineral content of the Sea is very useful in certain kinds of therapy. There are also many resorts and hotels that you can stay at and enjoy a beautiful view of the Salt Sea.
Relative Location
The Dead Sea's relative location is the Middle East, and in between Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon.
Absolute Location
The Dead Sea
The absolute location of the Dead Sea is 31.5 degrees North, and 35.5 degrees East.
The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest seas in the world. It is the lowest spot on the planet, and cannot support ANY life of any kind because it is so salty. It is SO salty in fact, that the rocks submerged in the water are slowly coated with salt.