What is one of the main reasons scientists study microbes in extreme environments?

Exploring Microbial Life in Extreme Environments

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To broaden the search for life beyond Earth
To find new sources of food
To understand how they can survive in space
To develop new types of clothing
2.
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What was a unique challenge faced during the expedition to Vanuatu's Marum crater?
Lack of food supplies
Toxic sulfur dioxide in the air
Extreme cold temperatures
Dangerous wildlife
3.
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Why are microbes important in elemental cycles on Earth?
They create new landmasses
They produce all the water on Earth
They are the main source of sunlight
They influence elemental cycles by inhabiting rocks
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the significance of the 'Earth as a battery' concept in microbial studies?
It describes the energy exchange between reduced and oxidized environments
It illustrates the storage of solar energy by microbes
It explains how microbes generate electricity
It shows how microbes can power electronic devices
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is NOT a type of hydrothermal system mentioned in the transcript?
Black smoker vents
Coral reefs
Lost City hydrothermal system
Methane seeps
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the significance of the discovery of yeti crabs around hydrothermal vents?
They are a new source of food for humans
They can survive in freshwater environments
They indicate the presence of unique microbial life
They are the largest crabs in the world
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a potential application of deep-sea methane-eating microbes?
Producing new types of plastics
Generating bio-fuel
Developing new antibiotics
Creating artificial intelligence
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