Final Exam Team Blue

What was Dr. Ballard's profession?

• Archaeologist

• Epidemologist

• dentist

• Oceanographer

Why was Dr. Ballard exploring under the Black Sea?

What is the most famous DSV?

• Maria

• Ballard

• Alvin

• Navy

How long can Alvin remain submerged in the water?

• Up to 2 hours

• 30 minutes

• Up to 4 hours

• Up to 8 hours

What are hydrothermal vents?

What is one capability that Alvin has?

What are the hottest hydrothermal vents called?

• white smokers

• black smokers

• fissures

• jets

How are white smokers formed?

• from iron and sulfide minerals

• lava

• deposits of barium, calcium, and silicon

• freezing seawater

What does sea life depend on to survive?

What does lure mean?

• jets

• magma

• tube worms

• fishing hook