Ocean Floor Exploration

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How deep is the Mariana Trench compared to Mount Everest?

  • Exactly the same depth
  • Deeper by more than a mile (correct)
  • Deeper by less than a mile
  • Shallower by more than a mile

What is the primary source of energy for plants and animals living on the ocean floor?

  • Heat from hydrothermal vents
  • Chemicals (correct)
  • Sunlight
  • Minerals from the rock

What causes earthquakes on the ocean floor?

  • Interaction with hydrothermal vents
  • Light penetration into the water
  • Effects of bacteria on ocean floor
  • Sliding of huge plates of rock (correct)

What type of animals live near hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor?

<p>Crabs and shrimp (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do bacteria living near hydrothermal vents obtain energy?

<p>From heat and minerals released at the vents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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