If the sun were to suddenly stop providing energy to Earth, most ecosystems would eventually vanish. Which of the following ecosystems would likely survive the longest after this hypothetical disaster?

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The deep benthic ocean ecosystem relies on chemosynthesis, which is the process of using chemicals to produce food instead of sunlight. Therefore, it could survive the longest without the sun's energy.

If the Sun Were to Suddenly Stop Providing Energy to Earth