Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. This saltwater lake is the largest lake or inland sea in the world. It is below sea level and is located east of the Caucasus Mountains. It is a natural boundary between Europe and Asia. Which of the following bodies of water is described in the paragraph above?

The Caspian Sea is a saltwater body east of the Caucasus Mountains, lies below sea level, and is commonly described as the world’s largest inland body of water. It also forms part of the conventional boundary between Europe and Asia. Therefore, the correct choice is the Caspian Sea.

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