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:

Option C – receives a smaller amount of fresh water than the latter