Dead SeaCore E

Background Information

Location: Half in Israel and the other in Jordan Named the Dead Sea because there is so much salt, that

nothing can retain life in the Sea. Since 1960, the Sea has been shrinking

Preliminary Question

What significant geographical changes have appeared over time due to the shrinking of the Dead Sea?

HypothesisChanges in the shape of the Dead Sea due to

shrinking can be observed from astronaut photographs taken over time.

Shrinking of Dead Sea Over a span of 18 years1992 2010

Source: Gateway to Astronaut Photography

Water level of the Dead Sea

(Below Sea Level)Highest Amount: 330 metersLowest Amount: 409 meters

ConclusionHypothesis

Changes in the shape of the Dead Sea due to shrinking can be observed from astronaut photographs taken over time.

Do we agree with it?We agree with our hypothesis because clearly from astronaut photography, a change in the shape of the Dead Sea can be detected.

Specific Changes:-Growth of the

Evaporation ponds-Growth of land

surrounding the sea-Creation of a

Peninsula

Water Level

Summary of What We Learned Core E science class has learned many interesting facts about the Dead

Sea. The Dead Sea was formed around two million years ago by two crustal plates that spread apart. Half the Dead Sea is in Jordan, and the other half is in Israel. There is a separate area called the Evaporation Ponds. The sea is slowly shrinking, and scientists have predicted that in 2050 there will be little water left. Since the year 1960, the Dead Sea has shrunk. One of the main reasons that the sea is shrinking is because of evaporation and the rivers feeding the Dead Sea are shrinking as well. Nothing will ever be able to live in the sea because there is too much salt. Also, the big amounts of salt allow you to be able to float effortlessly. Many products are made from the salt in the Dead Sea. The salt treats acne, hives, dandruff, dry skin stress, muscle aches, and more. Something else interesting that one of the students learned is that the Jordan River feeds fresh water into the Dead Sea. From centuries ago one of the popular names for the Dead Sea was "The Stinky Sea." The Dead Sea is a very interesting topic to learn and study about.

Core E StudentsWriters

CarleyShaelynSamiBryan

MichaelJaredForrestSavannahBaleyAllisonStephenJRJordanCanyonMahala

Ryan

ClaytonAndrewBrodyJonahAnnaJaseValSamridhDevinDavid

Researchers