Great Salt Lake
Definition
The Great Salt Lake is a large saltwater lake in northern Utah, United States. It's the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere and one of the most saline bodies of water in the world.
Analogy
Imagine the Great Salt Lake as a giant salt shaker. Just like your table salt dissolves into soup or stew, minerals from ancient seas, rivers, and groundwater dissolved into this lake, making it incredibly salty.
Related terms
Bonneville Salt Flats: A densely packed salt pan near the Great Salt Lake known for land speed records at "Bonneville Speedway".
Promontory Summit: The point near the Great Salt Lake where the first Transcontinental Railroad in America was completed.
Antelope Island: The largest island located within the Great Salt Lake that serves as a state park with wildlife viewing opportunities.
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