HV, trenches and dives TEST

Front

What is the process by which some organisms convert chemicals into energy without sunlight?

Back

Chemosynthesis

Front

What is the primary source of life support on the deep ocean floor?

Back

Hydrothermal vents

Front

What adaptation do many deep-sea organisms use to attract prey in the dark?

Back

Bioluminescence

Front

What type of tectonic plate boundary occurs when plates move away from each other?

Back

Divergent boundary

Front

What is the name of the deepest known species of fish?

Back

Snailfish

Front

What is the term for the underwater hot springs that support unique ecosystems?

Back

Hydrothermal vents

Front

What is the significance of extreme water pressure in the deep ocean?

Back

It influences the adaptations of organisms living there.

Front

What is the term for light produced by living organisms, often seen in deep-sea creatures?

Back

Bioluminescence

Front

What type of organisms are primarily found around hydrothermal vents?

Back

Chemosynthetic organisms

Front

What is the main characteristic of the Abyssal Zone in the ocean?

Back

It is pitch black and has high pressure.