HV, trenches and dives TEST

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Who was in the sub in 2019?

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Victor Vescovo

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What is the average ocean depth in miles?

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2 miles

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How do species on the bottom of the ocean get energy to live?

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Hydrothermal vents produce energy through chemical reactions.

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What year did the first successful mission into the Mariana Trench take place?

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1960

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What is a secondary consumer in an ecosystem?

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An organism that eats primary consumers; in this case, the 'dandelion' is classified as a scavenger.

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What is a hydrothermal vent?

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An opening in the sea floor that emits heated water and minerals, providing energy for certain deep-sea organisms.

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What is the Mariana Trench?

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The deepest part of the world's oceans, located in the western Pacific Ocean.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is a predator?

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An animal that hunts and eats other animals.