Q. Which of the following statements with regard to Middle Eastern water bodies is/are correct?
1.The coastline of the Gulf of Aqaba is shared among four sovereign states: Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.
2.The Dead Sea is an endorheic salt lake located in the Jordan Rift Valley, receiving its primary inflow from the Jordan River.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Gulf of Aqaba forms the northeastern arm of the Red Sea. Its short coastal stretches are split between Egypt (Sinai), Israel (Eilat), Jordan (Aqaba), and Saudi Arabia.
- Statement 2 is correct: The Dead Sea sits over 430 meters below sea level in the Jordan Rift Valley, bounded by Jordan, Israel, and the West Bank, with the Jordan River serving as its primary freshwater source.
