Q. Which of the following is / are examples of endorheic basins?
- Caspian Sea
- Aral Sea
- Dead Sea
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer:
1, 2 & 3
Notes: Endorheic basins are basins which have a limited drainage and which normally retains water. It does not allow the outflow to other external bodies like rivers or oceans. They are most commonly found in desert locations. All are correct in this question.
- Caspian Sea - The Caspian Sea is the world's largest inland body of water. It is an endorheic basin since it has no outflows.
- Aral Sea - The Aral Sea is an endorheic lake between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. It is shrinking due to diversion of water from rivers that feed it.
- Dead Sea - The Dead Sea is a salt lake bordered by Jordan, Israel and Palestine. It has no outlet and is an endorheic basin.