Part one of term paper
Deep in the Pacific Ocean lays something that has never been seen before with the naked eye until just recently. These odd formations are called "". They resemble chimney-like pillars that form when extremely hot mineral rich water leaks out of cracks in the ocean floor. When this mixture of minerals and hot water comes into contact with t ...

Part two of term paper
... that it instantly turns inky black. These formations are considered so important because they are believed to contain clues to how life on earth originated. From a distance these stacks may take on the appearance of being just a dull stack of dirt. But if observed closely, one may come to see that these stacks house more than just black material, they are full of life forms. Some of these include giant clams, giant worms, and all sorts of different organisms. Up until recently, smokers hav ...