b) Death Valley

Death Valley, located in California and Nevada, is a desert known for being below sea level. It is the hottest, driest, and lowest national park in the United States. Badwater Basin in Death Valley is the lowest point in North America, at 282 feet below sea level. The extreme conditions in Death Valley create a unique and harsh landscape, characterized by salt flats, sand dunes, badlands, valleys, and mountains. Despite its inhospitable environment, Death Valley supports a variety of life adapted to the extreme conditions and offers stunning and unique scenic beauty.