why does the dead sea make you float
A: In order for you to float, the water that moves out of the way to make room for you must weigh as much as you do. Since you are lighter (less dense) than water, the water pushes you up enough for you to float. The Dead Sea has a LOT of salt in it. Salt water is heavier (denser) than regular water.People can float in regular water, but since salt water is even denser, it is even easier to float in the Dead Sea. Adam. (published on 10/22/2007). Follow-up on this answer.n order for you to float, the water that moves out of the way to make room for you must weigh as much as you do. Since you are lighter (less dense) than water, the water pushes you up enough for you to float. The Dead Sea has a LOT of salt in it.