Question
What is/are one source of mineral deposits on the seafloor?
Question 6 options:
A)
Volcanic vents
B)
Seafloor spreading
C)
Lagoons
D)
Coral reefs
Question 6 options:
A)
Volcanic vents
B)
Seafloor spreading
C)
Lagoons
D)
Coral reefs
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
A) Volcanic vents
Volcanic vents, also known as hydrothermal vents, are known sources of mineral deposits on the seafloor. They release mineral-rich fluids that precipitate minerals as they mix with cold seawater.
A) Volcanic vents
Volcanic vents, also known as hydrothermal vents, are known sources of mineral deposits on the seafloor. They release mineral-rich fluids that precipitate minerals as they mix with cold seawater.