Imagine that you traveled back in time and searched the early Earth for signs of life. You would MOST likely find early microorganisms:
A)at the polar caps.
B)in the soil at the equator.
C)floating in the atmosphere.
D)near hydrothermal vents in the ocean.
E)in temperate, freshwater lakes.

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Early microorganisms are most likely found near hydrothermal vents in the ocean as these vents provide the necessary energy and nutrients for their survival. The other options do not provide suitable conditions for the growth and development of early microorganisms.

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