Which Environment Represents the Largest Pool of Microbial Genes

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which environment represents the largest pool of microbial genes?

• A)Rainforest
• B)Freshwater lakes
• C) Oceans
• D) Soil
• E) Humans and animals

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Definitions:

Volcanic Eruptions

The process where magma, ash, and gases are expelled from a volcano, significantly impacting the surrounding environment.

Back-Arc Basin

A geological formation that occurs on the side of a subduction zone opposite the volcanic arc, where the oceanic crust is spreading and thinning.

Shallowest Seafloor

The part of the ocean floor that is closest to the water's surface, often found near coastlines or on continental shelves.

Oceanic Plateau

Large submarine elevations lying above the abyssal plains of the ocean, created by volcanic activity or large-scale uplift.