The Primary Source of Energy for Hydrothermal Vent Communities Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

The primary source of energy for hydrothermal vent communities is

• A)the heat of the water emerging from the vents.
• B)oxidation of petroleum compounds in the vent water.
• C)reduction of carbon dioxide in the vent water.
• D)oxidation of hydrogen sulfide in the vent water.

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