Exploration of the Mariana Trench

James Cameron completed a historic dive to the deepest part of Earth's ocean, the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench. The dive involved years of planning and a specially designed submersible to withstand immense pressure. Cameron spent hours documenting the desolate, isolated environment, capturing footage and samples. The dive revealed unique marine life adapted to extreme conditions, offering insights into this alien world.

Who completed a record dive to the deepest part of Earth's ocean?

• James Cameron

• Neil Armstrong

• Buzz Aldrin

• Jacques Cousteau

How many times larger is the Challenger Deep compared to the Grand Canyon?

• 100 times

• 50 times

• 20 times

• 10 times

How long did the planning and construction of the submersible take?

• 7 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 3 years

What happens to the submersible due to the ocean's pressure?

• It remains the same

• It expands

• It breaks

• It shrinks

How deep did Cameron dive into the Mariana Trench?

• 7 miles

• 6 miles

• 8 miles

• 5 miles

What kind of environment did Cameron describe the trench as?

• Tropical

• Lunar and desolate

• Lush and vibrant

• Urban

What equipment did Cameron use to document the trench?

• A satellite

• A drone

• An 8-ft panel of LED lights and several cameras

• A telescope

How are the animals in the trench adapted to their environment?

• They are covered in fur

• They are usually white with no pigments

• They have bright colors

• They have large wings

What is unique about some of the animals' vision in the trench?

• They have night vision

• They have telescopic vision

• They have no eyes at all

• They have infrared vision

How long had it been since a human last reached the deepest point of the Mariana Trench before Cameron?

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 50 years

• 40 years