Hydrothermal Vents Provide a Unique Deep Sea Environment That Supports

question 49

Multiple Choice

Hydrothermal vents provide a unique deep sea environment that supports abundant life because ________.

• A)the hydrothermal vents support photosynthesis so there is abundant food
• B)the density of the seawater is less and this allows organisms more mobility
• C)the heat from the hydrothermal vents provides a more hospitable environment to support life
• D)food carried in the hydrothermal fluids provides a hospitable environment to support abundant life

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