What occurs near black smokers?
A. organic-rich shale burns in the subsurface
B. coal-rich layers burn in the subsurface
C. circular features (called chimneys) form, composed of sulfide and sulfate minerals
D. heated fresh water is derived from the land
E. None of these choices are correct.
Answer: C
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