Getting Energy Near a Deep Sea Vent

What is the primary source of energy for most of Earth's ecosystems?

• The sun

• Deep-sea vents

• Hydrogen sulfide

• Carbon dioxide

How do bacteria near deep-sea vents produce energy storage molecules?

• Through photosynthesis

• Using sunlight

• Through chemosynthesis

• By consuming other organisms

What role do tube worms play in the deep-sea vent ecosystem?

• Producers

• Consumers

• Decomposers

• Predators

Which organisms are known to have specialized eyes to detect heat from deep-sea vents?

• Tube worms

• Vent shrimp

• Octopuses

• Bacteria

Describe the process of chemosynthesis and its significance in deep-sea vent ecosystems.

Explain how deep-sea vent ecosystems differ from those that rely on sunlight.

Discuss the adaptations that allow organisms to thrive near deep-sea vents.