What are the chimney-like structures near the hot water vents that come into contact with cold seawater and precipitate out various metal sulfides?
A) black smokers
B) white smokers
C) hydrothermal vents
D) underwater volcanoes
E) manganese pipes

Question

What are the chimney-like structures near the hot water vents that come into contact with cold seawater and precipitate out various metal sulfides?​
A) ​black smokers
B) ​white smokers
C) ​hydrothermal vents
D) ​underwater volcanoes
E) ​manganese pipes

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Black smokers are the chimney-like structures near the hot water vents that come into contact with cold seawater and precipitate out various metal sulfides. White smokers also exist but they emit lighter-colored minerals and are less common than black smokers. Hydrothermal vents and underwater volcanoes are related to the formation of these structures, but they are not the structures themselves. Manganese pipes are not associated with hydrothermal vents.

What Are the Chimney-Like Structures near the Hot Water Vents