Question

the east scotia ridge is part of the seafloor. it is in the abyssal zone of the southern atlantic ocean. scientists use deep - diving vehicles called submersibles to study the east scotia ridge.
which statements describe the east scotia ridge ecosystem? select all that apply.
it has no sunlight.
it is at the bottom of the ocean.
it has organisms that crawl or stick to the ground.

Explanation:

• The East Scotia Ridge is in the abyssal zone. The abyssal zone is very deep, so there is no sunlight.
• It is part of the seafloor, which means it is at the bottom of the ocean.
• In such deep - sea ecosystems, organisms often have adaptations like crawling or sticking to the ground (e.g., some deep - sea corals, anemones, and bottom - dwelling fish).

Answer:

It has no sunlight.
It is at the bottom of the ocean.
It has organisms that crawl or stick to the ground.