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

The correct option is: "receives a smaller amount of fresh water than the latter." The salinity of a body of water is determined by the amount of salt (or other dissolved solids) that is present in the water. In general, the more salt that is present in the water, the higher the salinity will be. The Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea are both bodies of saltwater. However, the Red Sea is known to have a higher degree of salinity than the Mediterranean Sea. This is because the Red Sea receives a smaller amount of fresh water than the Mediterranean Sea. The Mediterranean Sea is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the Strait of Gibraltar. This connection allows for a continuous flow of water into the Mediterranean Sea. The Red Sea, on the other hand, is located in a hot and arid region of the world, and it receives a much smaller amount of fresh water from rivers and streams. The lack of fresh water input into the Red Sea means that there is less dilution of the salt that is already present in the water. This results in a higher degree of salinity in the Red Sea as compared to the Mediterranean Sea.