Question

Which of the following is the best definition of hydrothermal vent?

a) a hot spot on those an floor
b) a place on the ocean floor where a volcano is gradually forming
c) a place where water heated by magma rises from the ocean floor
d) a crack through which magma reaches the ocean floor creating new crust

Answer 1

I think the answer would be C) a place where water heated by magma rises from the ocean floor because it is an opening on the Ocean floor that releases heated mineral - rich water.