Which of the following is the best definition of hydrothermal vent?

a) a hot spot on those an floor

b) a place on the ocean floor where a volcano is gradually forming

c) a place where water heated by magma rises from the ocean floor

d) a crack through which magma reaches the ocean floor creating new crust

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Aspen Leach

9 June, 03:15

Which of the following is the best definition of hydrothermal vent?

a) a hot spot on those an floor

b) a place on the ocean floor where a volcano is gradually forming

c) a place where water heated by magma rises from the ocean floor

d) a crack through which magma reaches the ocean floor creating new crust

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Titus Barr · Answer 1

I think the answer would be C) a place where water heated by magma rises from the ocean floor because it is an opening on the Ocean floor that releases heated mineral - rich water.