Exploring the Deep Sea

What is the depth at which the Mariana Trench is located?

• 12,000 meters

• 10,000 meters

• 8,000 meters

• 5,000 meters

What is the name of the creature that is known as the 'Mariana Snailfish'?

• Tadpole

• Supergiant Amphipod

• Amphipod

• Fishtrap

What substance helps deep sea fish survive the high pressure of the deep?

• TMAO

• Saltwater

• Enzymes

• Proteins

What is the primary diet of scavenging amphipods in the deep sea?

• Seaweed

• Driftwood

• Animal carcasses

• Plankton

What is the main purpose of the sensory pores on the head of the Mariana Snailfish?

• Detecting sound waves

• Detecting temperature

• Detecting movements in the water

• Detecting light

What is the primary function of the second set of jaws in the Mariana Snailfish?

• Filtering food particles

• Crushing prey

• Sucking in water

• Breathing

What is the main reason why only a few types of fishes have made it into the deep sea?

• Strong currents

• High pressure

• Lack of food

• Low temperature

What is the primary source of food for amphipods in the deep sea?

• Plankton

• Driftwood

• Seaweed

• Fish carcasses

What is the main reason why wood is a significant part of the amphipods' diet in the deep sea?

• It is a rare food source

• It contains a wood-busting enzyme

• It is easy to digest

• It provides essential nutrients

What is the main purpose of the baited camera used by the research team?

• Attracting snailfish

• Attracting amphipods

• Measuring water pressure

• Recording water temperature