Red sea Flashcards
1
Q
what is connection to the ocean in the south?
A
through the Bab el Mandeb strait and the Gulf of Aden.
2
Q
what is connection to ocean in the north?
A
the Sinai Peninsula, the Gulf of Aqaba, and the Gulf of Suez (leading to the Suez Canal).
3
Q
Why it’s more salty?
A
- Lack of significant rivers draining in sea
- Limited connection with the Indian Ocean, which has lower water salinity.
- High evaporation ; little precipitation.
4
Q
what is salinity?
A
greater than the world average, approximately 4 percent
