What is the name of the chemical at earths hydrothermal vents that sustains life.?

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What is the name of the chemical at earths hydrothermal vents that sustains life.?

2007-10-28 04:55:56 · 2 answers · asked by cassidy☮ 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Some bacteria employ hydrogen sulfide as an energy source, accounting for the prevalence of life in and around deep-sea (submarine) hydrothermal vents.

2007-10-28 05:00:43 · answer #1 · answered by busterwasmycat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Water.

Hydro means water.

2007-10-28 11:58:34 · answer #2 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋