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What are the 3 reasons expert divers can’t go down to the Mariana Trench?
It's pitch-black, the water pressure is too high, it is too cold (2C)
What is the deepest point in the trench called?
Challenger Deep
What are three things that angler fish and flashlight fish have in common?
They wait for their prey to approach them, they are bioluminescent, they live in the Mariana Trench
How deep is the Mariana Trench?
The deepest point is about 11,000m below sea level.
True or False: The depth of the Mariana Trench is less than the height of Mount Everest.
False
True or False: There are no living organisms in the Mariana Trench.
False
What caused the Mariana Trench to become so deep?
It is so deep because of movement in Earth's surface.
What are hikers told to carry at Eternal Flame Falls?
barbeque lighters
How were the rocks at the Caverns of Sonora, Texas formed?
They were formed by slow-moving water under the ground.
What is unique about the rocks in Death Valley National Park?
They seem to move on their own.
What is the difference between stalactites and stalagmites?
Stalactites grow down from the ceiling, and stalagmites grow up from the ground.
Which of the rocks in the story contain organic material?
The shale rocks at Eternal Flame Falls contain organic materials.
Where is the Ringing Rocks County Park located?
It is in Pennsylvania
