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Extreme environments (which still support life) can cover a number of different situations. In gemeral they are environments different from our normal atmospheric temperature and pressure or filled with toxic compounds and or radiation. These include:
- Desertd (extreme lack of water)
- Exreme cold (Antartica)
- Fissures in deep rocks several kilometers below the ground (no oxygen, sunlight and very hot)
- On sea bottoms (extreme pressure_
- Acid ponds (extreme low pH)
- Rodiation )bacteria grow in cooling wayer tanks in reactors)
- Near black smokers (volcanic underwater vents where the only "food" is sulfite)
- In mine drainageeating sulfates and sulfides
- In brewers vats (no oxygen)
- In human intestines (high pH)
- The vacuum of outer space (some spores and bacteria can stand this)
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What is the definition of extreme environment?
An extreme environment refers to an environment that is not the normal environment in which life flourishes. Surviving in such environments is very difficult for all life forms For example a Desert where temperature goes to around 50 degrees can be considered an extreme environment.
Why is Greenland an example of an extreme environment?
Greenland is an example of a extreme environment because the weather conditions and the arctic deserts that surrond it.
Why is the moon an extreme environ why is the moon an extreme environment ment?
I donow
Does bacillus live in a extreme environment?
does bacillus live in a extreme enviorment
Why do objects in space experience extreme temperatures?
Objects in space experience extreme temperatures in space becuase space is a vacuum.
Is Africa an extreme environment?
yes it is not
What makes an extreme environment?
Either it can be extremely cold or hot, have no or little water, or no air to breathe. That's what makes an environment extreme... for humans.I don't know about animals, but that answer was for humans. Basically, the environment has to be not meeting the basic needs of human life, which are:WaterFoodAirShelter
How was Robert Scott affected by the environment?
The Antarctic environment is the most extreme on earth: coldest, windiest, darkest continent. The extreme environment including cold and weather combined to cost Captain Scott his life.
Why is an cave an extreme environment?
well i dont know
What are characteristic of - extreme environment?
very cold and cool
What are some characteristics of an extreme environment?
very cold and cool
Are extreme environment the same for all living things?
No that is not true
