Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true concerning the possible mining of the ocean floor?
A) Working around volcanic vents is too dangerous
B) Countries cannot come to an agreement about who owns the minerals.
C) Disturbance of the sea floor may release dangerous chemicals.
D) No one has the ability to mine the deep ocean floor.
E) Giant squid may interfere with the mining.
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