geography MCQ #9815

The Dead Sea shore is approximately how many metres below sea level?

geography MCQ #9815

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The Dead Sea shore is approximately how many metres below sea level?

    • A) 430 metres
    • B) 280 metres
    • C) 550 metres
    • D) 195 metres

    Answer: 430 metres

    Explanation: The surface of the Dead Sea lies approximately 430 metres below mean sea level, making it the lowest land surface on Earth; it sits in the Jordan Rift Valley between Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan, with its level continuing to drop due to water diversion from the Jordan River.