Author Question: Vent communities are as strange as a lost valley of prehistoric dinosaurs. Indicate whether the ... (Read 57 times)

bobbysung · **on:** Aug 22, 2018

Vent communities are as strange as a lost valley of prehistoric dinosaurs. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Most tropical reefs form in areas with low wave energy so they are not crushed by the force. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Carissamariew · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
In the Insight from A National Geographic Explorer, Dr. Ballard describes the uniqueness of deep see
vent communities and the discovery of new species during one of his expeditions near the Galapagos.
In Insight from A National geographic Explorer.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Tropical coral reefs mainly form in areas of high wave energy. This allows the corals to receive
nutrients in the water first. Information can be found in the section Examples of Marine Communities.