Hydrothermal vents provide a unique deep sea environment that supports abundant life because ________
A) the density of the seawater is less and this allows organisms more mobility
B) food carried in the hydrothermal fluids provides a hospitable environment to support abundant life
C) the hydrothermal vents support photosynthesis so there is abundant food
D) the heat from the hydrothermal vents provides a more hospitable environment to support life
D
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The _______________ of a wave is the time it takes for two crests to pass a point
Fill in the blank with correct word.
Which of the following percentages represents the approximate combined albedo of the Earth and the atmosphere?
A. 50% B. 30% C. 10% D. 4%
Which of the following describes the atmosphere when an air parcel is given a small push upward and it falls back to its original position?
A. isothermal B. unstable C. neutral D. stable