The Red Sea has a higher degree of salinity than the Mediterranean Sea because the former

A.

is smaller in size than the latter

B.

is located in a rift valley while the letter is located in a geosyncline

C.

receives a smaller amount of fresh water than the latter

D.

is linked with the Indian Ocean while the later is linked with the Atlantic

E.

is nearer a hot desert than the latter

Correct answer is C

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