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Hydrothermal vents are like chimneys at the bottom of the ocean. They release boiling hot water and a variety of gases, some of which are poisonous to humans. Scientists were amazed when they found animals living in this harsh environment. During the last 20 years, researchers have discovered more than 300 species that call hydrothermal vents their home. To learn more about hydrothermal animals: 1. Go to the Some Like It Hot WWW Sheet and print it. 2. Visit either of these Web sites. Then complete the WWW Sheet. 3. To see how hydrothermal vents form, visit this Web site. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see an animation. |
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