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What is the Mariana Trench?

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

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What is the Challenger Deep?

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The Challenger Deep is the deepest point in the Mariana Trench.

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How did the Challenger Deep get its name?

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It was named after the British Royal Navy ship sent to measure the ocean depths.

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Why is water considered vital to living things?

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Water is essential for all forms of life; it is necessary for hydration, nutrient transport, and many biological processes.

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What does the term 'autonomous' mean?

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Autonomous means able to operate on its own without human intervention.

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What text structure is used when showing a cause and effect relationship?

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The cause and effect text structure explains how one event leads to another.

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What is an example of a text structure that compares two things?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that highlights the similarities and differences between two subjects.

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What is the significance of the Mariana Trench in oceanography?

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The Mariana Trench is significant because it helps scientists understand deep-sea ecosystems and geological processes.

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What is an echo sounder?

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An echo sounder is a device that uses sound waves to measure the depth of water by sending sound pulses to the seafloor.

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Who was William Beebe?

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William Beebe was an explorer who described the Mariana Trench as being as strange as Mars.