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

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The deep-sea hydrothermal vent community is not dependent on the sun for energy. Instead, bacteria at these vents use the energy from chemicals in the vent water to produce food through chemosynthesis. This ecosystem would likely survive the longest without the sun's energy.

If the Sun Were to Suddenly Stop Providing Energy to Earth