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Quest Atlantis Survey
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1. What has current scientific research told us about the appearance of the ocean floor; that is, what does it look like?
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2. What is the main type of rock that makes the ocean floor?
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3. What are some adaptations of animals that live deep, deep in the ocean?
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4. What is a “smoker” or “chimney” found on the ocean floor?
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5. Name two famous oceanographers or explorers of the ocean depths?
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6. Name one type of ocean vessel/submarine that goes near the bottom of the ocean.
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7. Have students write a description of the topography and animals based on the each scenario provided below.
You are in a small submarine that is moving along the ocean floor. Describe to your colleagues at least 5 features you see on the ocean floor and at least 4 animals that you see living there.
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