If the sun stopped 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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Deep benthic ocean ecosystems are less dependent on sunlight because they rely on chemosynthesis, a process where organisms produce energy from chemicals like hydrogen sulfide, rather than from sunlight. This allows them to survive in environments without sunlight.

If the Sun Stopped Providing Energy to Earth, Most Ecosystems