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Black smoker vents on the sea floor are black due to fine particles of?
iron sulfide
How would you describe the physical appearance of a black smoker?
A black smoker is a hydrothermal vent that emits dark, mineral-rich fluids at high temperatures from the ocean floor. It typically appears as a chimney-like structure surrounded by shimmering water due to the mixing of hot vent fluids with cold seawater. The coloration comes from the minerals present in the vent fluids, giving it a dark, almost black appearance.
When metals concentrate around pieces of shell on the ocean floor they form black lumps called?
they are called organic spots on the ocean floor.
What is a smoker or chimney found on the ocean floor?
Its an underwater volcanic vent, that spews forth minerals, carbon, and acid (which is to say smoke, but under water).
What is the difference between black smoker and hydrothermal vents?
A black smoker is a hydrothermal vent.... A white smoker is different than a black smoker because its cooler and contains compounds of barium, calcium, and silicon, which are white. Black smoker are hotter and contain iron, sulfide, and when combined that form monosulfide.
Is below sea level cold or warm?
If you're talking about on the ocean floor, the deeper you go, the colder the water will be. (assuming you're not next to a black smoker or other volcanic source) If you're talking about on land, such as in death valley, it depends on the climate of the area.
What is the energy source for black smoker communities?
Black smoker communities, found near hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor, derive their energy primarily from chemosynthesis. In this process, bacteria utilize hydrogen sulfide, which is released from the vents, to convert carbon dioxide and water into organic compounds. These bacteria form the base of the food web, supporting a diverse range of organisms, including tube worms, clams, and other marine life that thrive in these extreme environments.
Why are the animals on the bottom of the ocean floor white?
they are not all white some are brown black and gray
What is the topography of the ocean floor?
The topography of the ocean floor
Which landforms are on the ocean floor?
which landforms are on the ocean floor
Is ocean floor smooth?
The ocean floor is not smooth.The ocean floor is made up of rocks, ledges and ditches.
What were found on the ocean floor?
blank are found on the ocean floor
