CP: This Discovery in the Mariana Trench Will Transform Geopolitics (4K)

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Set the Scene:

Let’s start with some questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of deep-sea exploration. Have you ever wondered what lies at the bottom of the ocean? Have you seen any movies or documentaries about deep-sea creatures or underwater exploration? How do you think the ocean’s depths could impact our daily lives or the environment? What do you know about the different zones of the ocean and the creatures that inhabit them?

Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:

Look at the featured image and describe what you see. What do you think this activity will be about based on the image? Do you see any deep-sea creatures, underwater landscapes, or exploration equipment? What do you think is the main focus of the image, and how does it relate to the topic of deep-sea exploration?

Introduction:

Please read the introduction to the activity, which discusses China’s efforts to explore the Mariana Trench and the importance of deep-sea exploration. As you read, consider the following questions: What are the motivations behind China’s deep-sea exploration efforts? How does the US’s decision to cut its ocean research programs impact the global landscape of deep-sea exploration?

Video Engagement:

Watch the video This Discovery in the Mariana Trench Will Transform Geopolitics (4K) and pause at the following points:

  1. At 2:00 minutes, discuss the following questions: What are some of the unique features of the deep-sea environment? How do deep-sea creatures adapt to these conditions?
  2. At 5:00 minutes, discuss the following questions: What are some of the potential risks and benefits of deep-sea mining? How could this impact the environment and global economies?
  3. At 8:00 minutes, discuss the following questions: What are some of the implications of China’s dominance in deep-sea exploration? How could this impact global power dynamics and international relations?

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Vocabulary Practice:

Complete the vocabulary quiz to test your understanding of key terms related to deep-sea exploration. Choose the correct answer for each question:

  1. Which term refers to the layer of soft carbon-rich mud that forms on the seafloor when organisms in the ocean die and sink?
    A) Whale fall
    B) Marine snow
    C) Ocean trench
    D) Hadal zone
  2. What is the name of the zone in the ocean where it is warm and bright, and is home to coral reefs and schools of fish?
    A) Midnight zone
    B) Twilight zone
    C) Epipagic zone
    D) Abyssopelagic zone
  3. Which of the following is a potential risk of extracting methane hydrate, or fire ice, from the deep sea?
    A) Releasing oxygen into the atmosphere
    B) Triggering underwater landslides and releasing greenhouse gases
    C) Creating artificial reefs
    D) Disrupting global internet traffic
  4. What is the term for the process by which deep-sea creatures produce their own light, often to attract prey or communicate?
    A) Bioluminescence
    B) Camouflage
    C) Migration
    D) Hibernation
  5. Which country is currently investing heavily in ocean science, building research labs, and funding programs to explore the deep sea?
    A) United States
    B) China
    C) Russia
    D) Japan

Answer Key:
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. B

Grammar Focus:

The present perfect continuous tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present moment. Complete the grammar quiz to practice using this tense in context:

  1. By the time the new submarine is launched, China ________ its deep-sea exploration program for over a decade.
    A) will have been expanding
    B) has expanded
    C) is expanding
    D) expands
  2. The deep-sea robots ________ autonomously for months, collecting valuable data on the ocean floor.
    A) have been operating
    B) operate
    C) are operating
    D) will operate
  3. The US ________ its ocean research programs, which has allowed China to take the lead in deep-sea exploration.
    A) has been cutting
    B) cuts
    C) is cutting
    D) cut
  4. By next year, the deep-sea mining vehicles ________ poly metallic nodules from the ocean floor for five years.
    A) will have been collecting
    B) collect
    C) are collecting
    D) have collected
  5. The international community ________ the importance of protecting the deep-sea ecosystems for years, but action has been slow.
    A) has been recognizing
    B) recognizes
    C) is recognizing
    D) recognized

Answer Key:
1. A
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. A