What Are the Chimney-Like Structures near the Hot Water Vents

question 50

Multiple Choice

What are the chimney-like structures near the hot water vents that come into contact with cold seawater and precipitate out various metal sulfides?​

• A) ​black smokers
• B) ​white smokers
• C) ​hydrothermal vents
• D) ​underwater volcanoes
• E) ​manganese pipes

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