The Oceans - Chapter 1: Close Up View of Ocean Floor Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the pioneer research project that used deep diving submersibles and took place in the 70s
A
Project FAMOUS (French-American Mid Ocean Undersea study)
2
Q
Which submersible visiting a spreading center on the East Pacific Rise where they discovered geysterlike hot springs?
A
Alvin
3
Q
What did the Alvin discover about the geyserlike hot springs underwater?
A
They were chimney - like and spewed dark, mineral rich, hot water
4
Q
True or false: the Alvin discovered life where sunlight could not reach
A
True