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Deep Sea Exploration

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submersible
any small craft that takes humans below the ocean surface; self- propelled under water craft
bathyscraft
deep submersible able to reach 10,000 ft and can move by itself
plate tectonics
scientific theory where the earth is divided into a number of plates that move independently
seismic
bouncing of sounds off rocks caused by earthquake or vibration also helps to make a clear picture of the ocean floor
expedition
journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people for a particular purpose
buoyancy
the power to rise or float in fluid
fissure
long, narrow opening or line of breakage in the earth's crust made by cracking or splitting
chemosynthesis
photosynthesis for underwater plants; use of chemicals to produce sugar in an environment with no sunlight
fragment
a small piece of something broken off or detached
landslide
downward sliding of land on a steep cliff
accumulate
collect or gather a large number of something
telepresence
ability of people far distances away to be part of research / exploration/technology / science
unwelling
process of warm water moving to the bottom and cold water taking its place
ballast tank
a tank on submersible used to control weight and balance
port
left side of the boat/submersible
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